This practical book answers common questions about magnetism by looking at evidence and demonstrating its properties through a range of carefully chosen experiments that can be done in the classroom or at home. It covers such questions as 'What happens inside a magnet?', 'What is a force field?', 'Can a magnet work through things?', 'How are magnetism and electricity connected?' and 'Can a magnet make electricity?' It also includes questions for readers to investigate further on their own. Written by a highly experienced and acclaimed science writer, the book includes links to useful websites as well as glossary, index and list of further reading.

 

This is volume 1 in Science Investigations .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by Hachette Children's Group .

John Stringer is a former Head and Advisory Teacher, now a well known TES Primary contributor, author, consultant and INSET provider.

This book has the following chapters: What is a magnet? Is the earth a magnet? What happens inside a magnet? What is a force field? How does its shape affect the poles of a magnet? Are all metals magnetic? Can a magnet work through things? In what ways do we use magnets? Are there other invisible forces? How are magnetism and electricity connected? What is an electromagnet? Can a magnet make electricity? How do electrical generators work? Glossary Further information Index