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1) Electricity
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Discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used.
2) Electricity
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"Computers, refrigerators, and lights. They are all powered by electricity. Many everyday objects need electricity. But what exactly is it and how does it work? Dig deeper into understanding the beautiful mystery of electricity"--
3) Electricity
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"Accessible information about circuits, conductors, and cells will help readers grasp the fundamentals of electricity. Fun experiments such as building a robot head or making an electronic switch bring these lessons to life in a safe, manageable, and exciting way"--Provided by publisher.
5) Wired
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Describes how electricity is conducted and follows its route from a power plant to the home.
7) Electricity
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Easy-to-read text, simple infographics, and fun facts create a basic explanation of electricity and its effects. Young readers will explore the amazing science that lights up their world as they read and look at cool pictures.
8) Electricity
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Find out where electricity comes from and how it gets to us. Which materials are good conductors and which ones are good insulators? Includes three simple activities or experiments to try.
9) Electricity
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"Simple text and colorful photos introduce the topic of electricity"--
10) Electricity
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Where does electricity come from? How does it make a computer run or a light bulb shine? Electricity is a form of energy that can be used in many ways. Starting with the tiny particles that make up atoms-electrons, protons, and neutrons-this book highlights the basics of how electricity works and furthers understanding through a series of easy-to-do experiments.
11) Electricity
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"First Science explains introductory physical science concepts about electricity through real-world observation and simple scientific diagrams. Intended for students in grades three through six"--Provided by publisher.
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Since prehistoric times, people have been fascinated by electricity and magnetism. Ancient people marveled at the auroras-streaks of colored light that appear in the night sky near the poles. They wondered about the ability of materials such as amber and magnetite rock to attract or repel other objects. Many people believed magic was behind these phenomena. Then, in the 1600s, scientists began to lift the fog of superstition. Electricity and magnetism...
14) Electricity
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"Electricity powers our homes, businesses, and even some of the cars on the roads today. How does it work? Young readers discover the answer for themselves as they explore clear and focused text that introduces them to the basics of electricity"--
15) Electricity
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The quest to understand how electricity works has led to some of the most important discoveries and inventions of all time. Scientists have figured out how to harness the power of electricity on a very large scale in massive power plants and on a very tiny scale in computer circuits. This book includes geniuses, like Benjamin Franklin, Nikola Tesla, and Thomas Edison. Our modern ideas have been assembled over a long period as scientists built upon...
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You probably know that electricity powers your computer and other electronics. But what is electricity? How does it work and where does it come from? Scientists have been asking questions about electricity for centuries. Does it come from frog muscles? Can magnets create electricity? How could people harness the energy from gas or wind to power devices far away? Scientists have asked all these questions and more, and they've conducted countless experiments...
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Many scientists over the years have added to our understanding of electricity. As far back as ancient Greece when Thales recorded the effects of static electricity. Readers are provided accounts of the most important contributions to the study of electricity through accessible text. Ben Franklin's kite, Thomas Edison's light bulb, and Alessandro Volta's battery are just a few of the featured experiments. Readers will not only learn about these inventive...
20) Electricity
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Uses simple text and illustrations to provide an introduction to the natural form of energy known as electricity, including instructions for making an electric charge.
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