Given the pace of how we harness and utilize electricity, as well as the importance of developing new sources of energy, electricity is a timely subject for kids to explore. In Explore Electricity! With 25 Great Projects, kids ages 6-9 will learn the basics of electricity: currents, circuits, power, magnetism and electromagnetism, motors and generators. They'll become more attuned to how much they rely on electricity in their daily lives. They'll also understand that while electricity is a wonderful resource, and one we've used to our advantage ever since it was discovered, the future of how we make and use electricity is still changing and there are things they can do today to impact these changes. This title invites kids to experiment on their own with 25 simple projects that will "spark" their learning and enthusiasm, including making their own clothespin switch, lemon battery, compass, electromagnet, and flashlight, as well as generating their own "lightning." These hands-on activities combined with informational text will excite kids about STEM? the interrelated fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

 

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published 2013 by Nomad Press .

Carmella Van Vleet is a former teacher and the author of Amazing Ben Franklin Inventions You Can Build Yourself, Great Ancient Egypt Projects You Can Build Yourself, How to Avoid School Snafus, Writing Club, and Writing Club II. She lives in Lewis Center, Ohio. Bryan Stone is a cartoonist and the illustrator of several books for Nomad Press including "Explore Night Science!," "Explore Flight!," "Explore Rivers and Ponds!," "Explore Rocks and Minerals!," and "Explore Electricity!. " He lives in Hartland, Vermont.

This book has the following chapters: Timeline Introduction: Let's Explore Electricity Chapter 1: Static Electricity Chapter 2: Currents Chapter 3: Circuits Chapter 4: Electromagnetism Chapter 5: Motors and Generators Chapter 6: Earth-Friendly Electricity Glossary Resources Index