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Electricity : circuits, static, and electromagnets with hands-on science activities for kids / Carmella Van Vleet ; illustrated by Micah Rauch.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: "Build it yourself" seriesPublisher: Norwich, VT : Nomad Press, 2022Copyright date: ©2022Description: v, 106 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781647410063
  • 1647410061
  • 9781647410032
  • 1647410037
Other title:
  • Circuits, static, and electromagnets with hands-on science activities for kids
Subject(s):
Contents:
Timeline -- Introduction : the power of zap! -- Static electricity -- Currents -- Circuits -- Electromagnetism -- Motors and generators -- Earth-friendly electricity -- Glossary -- Metric conversions -- Resources -- Essential questions.
Summary: "Electricity: Circuits, Static, and Electromagnets with Hands-On Science Activities for Kids explores the science of electricity and the technology we've developed to harness the energy to power our lives. By diving into the topics of static electricity, currents, circuits, electromagnetism, motors, and ways we might produce and use electricity in the future, kids ages 8 to 12 gain a full view of how electricity works and why it's so important to human society. And while it's tempting to think electricity was invented by humans, it existed since before the earth was even formed! In this book, we'll examine the electricity found in nature and even inside our own bodies. Hands-on STEM activities, entertaining illustrations, essential questions, text-to-world connections, fascinating sidebars, and links to online resources and videos get kids hooked on the fascinating subject they all use in their daily lives--electricity! Additional materials include a glossary, a list of media for further learning, a selected bibliography, and index. Aligns with Common Core state standards and Next Generation Science Standards."-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 537 V284 Available 33111011042237
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 537 V284 Checked out 05/30/2024 33111010942346
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Fascinating explanations of something we use every day! Kids ages 8 to 12 discover where electricity comes from, how it works, and how we can make it more efficient.

It's everywhere. In our homes, schools, offices, on the train, in our cars-even inside our bodies!

Electricity: Circuits, Static, and Electromagnets with Hands-On Science Activities for Kids explores the science of electricity and the technology we've developed to harness the energy to power our lives. By diving into the topics of static electricity, currents, circuits, electromagnetism, motors, and ways we might produce and use electricity in the future, kids ages 8 to 12 gain a full view of how electricity works and why it's so important to human society.

And while it's tempting to think electricity was invented by humans, it existed since before the earth was even formed! In this book, we'll examine the electricity found in nature and even inside our own bodies.

Hands-on STEM activities, entertaining illustrations, essential questions, text-to-world connections, fascinating sidebars, and links to online resources and videos get kids hooked on the fascinating subject they all use in their daily lives-electricity! Additional materials include a glossary, a list of media for further learning, a selected bibliography, and index. Aligns with Common Core state standards and Next Generation Science Standards.

All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile.

All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Timeline -- Introduction : the power of zap! -- Static electricity -- Currents -- Circuits -- Electromagnetism -- Motors and generators -- Earth-friendly electricity -- Glossary -- Metric conversions -- Resources -- Essential questions.

"Electricity: Circuits, Static, and Electromagnets with Hands-On Science Activities for Kids explores the science of electricity and the technology we've developed to harness the energy to power our lives. By diving into the topics of static electricity, currents, circuits, electromagnetism, motors, and ways we might produce and use electricity in the future, kids ages 8 to 12 gain a full view of how electricity works and why it's so important to human society. And while it's tempting to think electricity was invented by humans, it existed since before the earth was even formed! In this book, we'll examine the electricity found in nature and even inside our own bodies. Hands-on STEM activities, entertaining illustrations, essential questions, text-to-world connections, fascinating sidebars, and links to online resources and videos get kids hooked on the fascinating subject they all use in their daily lives--electricity! Additional materials include a glossary, a list of media for further learning, a selected bibliography, and index. Aligns with Common Core state standards and Next Generation Science Standards."-- Provided by publisher.

9-12 years.

Grades 3-7.

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