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ISBN: 006445097X

ISBN13: 9780064450973

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Name: Terrific way to learn and explain electricity!
Item: Switch On, Switch Off
Rating: 5
Author: Thriftbooks.com User

(Part of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2 Series)

By Melvin A. Berger

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Book Overview

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 This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

This is a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science title, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:006445097X

ISBN13:9780064450973

Release Date:September 2001

Publisher:HarperCollins

Length:32 Pages

Weight:0.20 lbs.

Dimensions:0.1" x 10.0" x 7.9"

Age Range:4 to 8 years

Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3

Related Subjects

Children's Children's Books Education & Reference Electricity & Electronics Electromagnetism Experiments & Projects How Things Work Physics Science Science & Math

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Rated 5 stars
Terrific way to learn and explain electricity!

By Thriftbooks.com User, January 18, 2002

When I first opened the book, I thought it would be too young for my nine year old. To my surprise, it caught our attention and explained the puzzling mystery of electricity and currents in such a way that we both understood how it works. Reading this turned on the light of comprehension. I highly recommend this book to explain the process.

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Rated 4 stars
A good introduction to electricity for children.

By Thriftbooks.com User, July 16, 2000

I pulled this book out when my 5 year old asked me to explain how a light bulb works. The book addresses this subject and also goes on to explain, in simplist form, what electricity is, where it comes from and how we use it in our daily lives. It includes an easy experiement that shows how electricity is created. While my child was able to understand most of what was addressed, the introduction to atoms, electrons... was...

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