What causes a flash a lightning? How can you use a lemon to create an electric circuit? Which type of electrical circuit powers my MP3 player? How does electricity get from a power station to my home? Are there electric signals flowing through your body right now? This title explores the nature of electricity, including how it behaves and how it is generated. The book looks at different types of electrical circuits and ways in which electricity can safely and efficiently provide power to our homes. It also examines exciting new ways in which electricity may change the world around us.

 

This book is part of a book series called Physical Science in Depth .

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by Capstone Global Library Ltd .

Dr Carol Ballard worked for many years as a school science co-ordinator. She is now a full-time writer of information books for children and teenagers. Barbara J. Davis has written books on science topics for kids for more than 15 years. She has published books on ecosystems and biomes, as well as on earth science subjects. The author, Sally Morgan, is an experienced nature photographer and writer of books for children.