electricity

Through simple instructions and scientific illustrations, students can conduct easy yet engaging experiments to examine the principles of electricity and magnetism.

Learn the basic concepts of electricity: positive and negative charges, current flow, open/closed circuits and what shocks are. Includes a hands-on activity.

Readers will discover the science behind producing electricity, taming hurricanes, and creating rain on demand.

An introduction to electricity, that looks at static, current electricity, atoms, and electromagnetism.

Examines key inventions using electricity that have changed the way people work, play, and live, including the creation of television, radio, cameras, computers, and lights.

"Explore[s] the exciting history of electricity from static electricity through Leyden jars, batteries, lightbulbs, solar, and wind power! Readers will learn about the amazing scientists, inventors, and innovators throughout history whose work shaped the research and development of electricity"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces beginning readers to electricity.

Examines the lives of, Thomas Alva Edison and NikolaTesla, two inventors, and their dizzying array of creations, and a professional rivalry that began the moment they met each other.

"Electricity powers light bulbs, televisions, refrigerators--even cars! Teeny-tiny electrons keep our big world running. In this title, early readers will explore the science behind electric currents, conductors, insulators, static electricity, and more"--Provided by the publisher.

Details the characteristics of electric circuits and examines how they function. Discusses how components and switches work and how these items are used to build complete electrical systems. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.