"What is electricity? How does a circuit work? Why do batteries only work if you put them in the correct way? Find out the answers to these questions and much more"--Provided by publisher.
Text and pictures introduce young readers to the science of electricity. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
This book follows the search for an understanding of what energy is, from the Greek philosophers to the scientific discoveries of the early 21st century.
"Are electric eels really electric? Why are electrical wires covered in plastic? [This book] . . . answers all these intriguing questions about the science of electricity, and much more"--Provided by publisher.
There's plenty to discover about the planet we call Earth, and this vivacious volume summons readers to pay attention to the wonderful world around them.