The electromagnetic force is one of the primary forces of nature. From the early discoveries of natural lodestones to the use of superconducting materials in modern medical devices such as MRIs, people have been fascinated by magnets and their unique properties. ""Electromagnetism, and How It Works"" examines the technological evolution of electromagnetism from its humble beginnings as a series of discoveries to a fundamental force that powers our modern world. This accessible, full-color book will help students understand how this force is connected to almost everything we see and do.

 

This book is part of a book series called Scientific American .

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 72 pages in this book. This book was published 2007 by Chelsea House Publishers .

Stephen M. Tomecek is a geologist and the author of more than 40 nonfiction books for children and teachers. He works as a consultant and writer for the National Geographic Society and Scholastic Inc. Tomecek was the writer and host of the Emmy Award-winning television series Dr. Dad's Phantastic Physical Phenomena.