You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Electricity! (You Wouldn't Want to Live Without...) - Softcover

Graham, Ian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0531213072 ISBN 13: 9780531213070

Publisher: Franklin Watts, 2014

Synopsis

You might not think about it, but without electricity, our lives would be colder, darker, and much harder work.

This series takes readers (Ages 8-12) on a historical journey, examining how people coped in the past and how they developed ingenious ways to make life safer and less unpleasant. Each book features full-color cartoon-style illustrations and hilarious speech bubbles to heighten interest, making the series attractive even to reluctant readers.

With this book as your guide, you'll discover the wonders of this essential source, exploring everything from how electricity works, to the ingenious ways that people have controlled and used it throughout the ages.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Gr 5-8-Modern-day conveniences, such as cell phones and toilets, and the ingenious ways that people in the past made do without them are explored in this engaging series. Filled with bite-size facts and humorous, cartoon illustrations, the books take readers on a journey through history, showing them how science and technology have made life easier, safer, and more comfortable. Time lines chart the inventions' major developments and discoveries, providing a solid background for each subject, while brief yet interesting historical examples will appeal to even the most reluctant reader. The "ick" factor and potty humor in Toilets and Antibiotics are sure to entertain many, and interactive elements, such as the hands-on activities in "You Can Do It!," encourage experimentation and critical thinking. The books are packed with so much information that the lack of a pronunciation guide in the glossary can certainly be overlooked.α(c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Franklin Watts
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0531213072
• ISBN 13: 9780531213070
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Walker Rory