Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. Energizing Science Projects with Electricity and MagnetismSeries: Fantastic Physical Science ExperimentsBy Robert Gardner DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews Could a paper towel put an electric charge on a ruler? What happens when you rub glass with silk? How do you find the north and south poles of a magnet? How does a battery really work? The exciting experiments in this book will unlock the mysteries of electricity and its connection with magnetism. Some will even give you ideas for your own science fair. All you need are some simple materials, most of which can be found around your home, school, or neighborhood. So grab your magnets, balloons, and coins and discover that physics is electrifying!Publication Date: 01/01/2006Copyright: 2006Pages: 48Trim Size: 7 1/2 x 9Illustrations: Illus. with color photographs and illustrationsGrade Level: 3–4Age Level: 8–9LC Number: 2005018730ATOS Reading Level: 5.3Dewey: 537FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Ed.978-0-7660-2584-4$26.27$19.70 "Each multi-step activity is followed by detailed explanations of expected results and key concepts. The helpful color drawings illustrate experimental setups as well as the scientific ideas."The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2006"These experiments are well developed, clearly explained with the answers to the questions posed given in the follow chapter, and can be done with ordinary household materials . . . It is clearly written, with many of the formulas and scientific terms used being explained in context . . . This should be a primary purchase for both elementary and middle school libraries. The experiments can be used both to explain basic theories on light or as a stepping stone for further research."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, May 2006". . . teachers will find in this volume a nice sequence of demonstrations that can be assigned to small groups as collaborative learning projects."Children's LiteratureSee all reviews Loading… Other books in Fantastic Physical Science Experiments 1 Loading… Other books from the authors 12345 Loading… Reviews"Parents will find this a useful resource for simple and educational science activities to do with their children."Catholic Library World, December 2006". . . teachers will find in this volume a nice sequence of demonstrations that can be assigned to small groups as collaborative learning projects."Children's Literature"These experiments are well developed, clearly explained with the answers to the questions posed given in the follow chapter, and can be done with ordinary household materials . . . It is clearly written, with many of the formulas and scientific terms used being explained in context . . . This should be a primary purchase for both elementary and middle school libraries. The experiments can be used both to explain basic theories on light or as a stepping stone for further research."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, May 2006"Each multi-step activity is followed by detailed explanations of expected results and key concepts. The helpful color drawings illustrate experimental setups as well as the scientific ideas."The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2006"Information is presented simply and clearly. These books will provide the initial knowledge required to begin working on a science project."Library Materials Guide, Fall 2006 Library Ed.: 978-0-7660-2584-4 List Price: $26.27 Discount Price: $19.70 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble