Learn about magnetism, magnetic fields, natural magnets and how a spring works.
The topics of magnets and springs are approached in a simple and clear way. The concepts are complemented by new artwork and specially-commissioned photography featuring children. Each step-by-step experiment has been tried in the classroom and is illustrated with photography which encourages children's understanding. Each book is bright, colourful and simple in its design.

This book is part of a book series called How Does Science Work? .

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by Hachette Children's Group .

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.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: Magnets
• 2: Comparing magnets
• 3: Is it magnetic?
• 4: Using magnets
• 5: Magnetism
• 6: Magnetic fields
• 7: Natural magnets
• 8: Springs
• 9: Using springs
• 10: Push and pull
• 11: Stretching springs
• 12: Squashing springs
• 13: Stretchy materials
• 14: Glossary
• 15: Further information
• 16: Index