The Magic School Bus and the Electric Field Trip
by Joanna Cole
from Scholastic Paperbacks
Small enough to squeeze through power lines, Ms. Frizzle's class learns how electric current travels through the town, lights up a light bulb, heats up a toaster, and runs an electric motor. Fans of the Magic School Bus won't be left behind by this simple and informative introduction to the generation and distribution of electricity.
Electronic Sensor Circuits & Projects
by Forrest M., III Mims
from Master Publishing, Inc.
Electronic sensor circuits convert light, temperature, sound, and other signals into a form that can be processed by electronic circuits. Learn about solar cells, photoresistors, thermistors, and magnet switches. Then build circuits that respond to heat, pressure, light, and more. This Engineer's Mini Notebook is a compilation of three of Forrest Mims's notebooks: Sensor Projects; Solar Cell Projects; and Magnet & Magnet Sensor Projects.
Switch On, Switch Off (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)
by Melvin Berger
from HarperTrophy
The switch goes up -- the light goes on,
The switch goes down -- the light goes off.
It seems like magic! It's not -- it's electricity. But how does a light actually work? In this clear and simple book learn all about electricity, how it's produced, and how it can be used. At the end you'll learn how to conduct fun experiments that will let you generate electricity yourself!
Electricity (DK Eyewitness Books)
by Steve Parker
from DK CHILDREN
After two centuries of research and experimentation, electricity has revolutionized the way we live and become an indispensable part of scientific progress. Eyewitness Electricity brings vividly to life our exploration of this powerful natural force. It is a vital part of the living world. Our eyes receive light rays and turn them into tiny electrical signals that pass along our nerves to the brain. The chemicals in batteries create power for such things as toys and flashlights. The invention of electric motors enabled the creation of a whole range of household appliances that have shaped the modern world. See how electricity works nerves and muscles and what causes lightning. Learn how electricity can transmit voices and images across an ocean and what makes a silicon chip work. Discover the amazing speed of charged atoms, what happens when you tune in the radio, and much, much more!
Generating Wind Power (Energy Revolution)
by Niki Walker
from Crabtree Publishing Company
Exploring the History of Medicine: From the Ancient Physicians of Pharaoh to Genetic Engineering (Exploring (New Leaf Press))
by John Hudson Tiner
from Master Books
The highly-anticipated follow-up book to Exploring Planet Earth, this Christian and homeschool hit takes a look at medical practices from the ancient past to the present, including biographical sketches of famous persons of medicine. Featuring study questions at the end of each chapter, coupled with dozens of illustrations, this book gives middle-school through junior-high students a strong introduction into the study of medicine. Exploring the History of Medicine is suitable for family study and discussion.
Thomas Edison for Kids: His Life and Ideas, 21 Activities (For Kids series)
by Laurie Carlson
from Chicago Review Press
Battery Science: Make Widgets That Work and Gadgets That Go
by Doug Stillinger
from Klutz
- C-cell alkaline battery
- Battery canister
- Motor and pulley
- Three-blade propeller
- Light bulb
Turn kids on to science with the power of an ordinary, household battery! This unique book offers a set of activities that are so much fun, kids won't even notice they're actually learning! Build a walking robot, a snow machine, a lie detector, even a genuine submarine - all by harnessing the electrical properties of a simple battery! Altogether, you'll find step-by-step directions for eight amazing projects, plus idea starters for countless variations. Toss in a little history, some strange-but-true facts, a few electrifying anecdotes and you've got the makings of an amazing scientific journey.
Includes:
- C-cell alkaline battery
- Battery canister
- Motor and pulley
- Insulated wire
- Buzzer
- Three-blade propeller
- Light bulb
- Plastic straws
- Cable tie
- Magnet wire
- Two alligator clips
- 2 month manufacturer's warranty
All About Light (Rookie Read-About Science)
by Lisa Trumbauer
from Children's Press (CT)
From friendly dolphins to giant pandas, from icebergs and glaciers to energy from the sun, from magnets to solids, liquids, and gases, Rookie Read-About Science is a natural addition to the primary-grade classroom with books that cover every part of the science curricula. Includes: animals, nature, scientific principles, the environment, weather, and much more!
Eyewitness: Electronics
by Roger Bridgman
from DK CHILDREN
Explore the fast-moving world of electronics, and see the tiny devices that have changed so many aspects of modern life.
We live in a world made possible by electronic technology -- and Eyewitness Electronics is the perfect way to learn more about it! Discover what the first transistor looked like; what goes on inside telephones, TVs, and computers; and how the binary system works. Superb full-color photographs of original equipment, scientific instruments, and 3-D models make this book a compelling look at electronics.
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