Electricity

This book has all the ins and outs of the history of electricity, however, it is more for older children, and adults as well. My 4 year old loves lights and electrical things, but he didn't get a kick out of this book, even when reading it over with me. Mostly historical information.

"Our lives have become so dependent on electricity it is hard to believe that people ever lived without it." ~Steve Parker Steve Parker introduces the reader to the world of electricity. This is the story of everything from how the brain processes electrical signals to what our life would be like without electricity. He also gives helpful tips about how to prepare for temporary power outages. Topics include: Electric charge, electricity from chemicals, circuits and conductors, magnetism, electromagnets, magneto-electric machines, manipulating energy, electricity in the home, electrical appliances, communication, heat, pressure and light. This book is filled with pictures and entertaining facts. You can see how to electroplate a silver spoon or see a 1918 food beater driven by an small electric motor. There is information on farms of windmills and useful URL's for fun websites. A list of "Places to Visit" gives ideas for unique science and art museums. ~The Rebecca Review