Experiments with Electricity (Raintree Perspectives: Read and Experiment) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1406290327 ISBN 13: 9781406290325

Publisher: GARDNERS VI BOOKS AMS006, 2015

Synopsis

Explore the world of electricity with engaging text, real life examples and fun, safe step-by-step experiments. This book brings the science of electricity to life, explaining the concepts then getting kids to be hands-on scientists!

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About the Author

Isabel Thomas studied Human Sciences at Oxford University before working in the wonderful world of children's publishing. She has written dozens of books for children and teenagers, and is a trained literacy tutor. Isabel lives in Cambridge, UK, with her husband and three rambunctious sons.

From School Library Journal

Gr 2–4—Straightforward text and hands-on activities encourage young scientists to consider the importance of electricity, temperature, light, and sound in these slim volumes. The books all contain four chapters, each of which is followed by a relevant experiment (building a robot, testing whether different objects are light sources) that supports the preceding material. Featuring straightforward instructions, the projects will challenge kids without overwhelming them. Sidebars such as "See the Science," "Is It a Fair Test?" and "Real World Science" actively engage the reader's critical thinking skills while emphasizing the significance of the scientific process and the power of observation. Uncluttered, the layout is clean and visually appealing, allowing readers to concentrate on the information without being distracted by unnecessary text and images. VERDICT Solid additions.Grades 5 & Up

Edition details

• Publisher: GARDNERS VI BOOKS AMS006
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1406290327
• ISBN 13: 9781406290325
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32