Investigating Magnetism

by Sally M. Walker Narrated by Lerner Publishing

Overview

You know that magnets hold pictures on a refrigerator. But have you ever found a magnet's north pole? Or turned an ordinary paper clip into a magnet? Now you can! Explore magnetism with the fun experiments you'll find in this book. As part of the Searchlight Books¿ collection, this series sheds light on a key science question?How Does Energy Work? Hands-on experiments, interesting photos, and useful diagrams will help you find the answer!

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"This series on energy would be a great resource for an elementary science unit. Photos of children conducting experiments are found throughout the book, and these are accompanied by simple text to explain what is happening and why. Bright yellow text boxes are placed in key areas to draw readers' attention to neat factoids. The experiments, which are low cost and require minimal time, will enrich lessons because they are visual and hands-on. Various nonfiction features are found in the book to aid students in their learning, such as a table of contents, a glossary, a 'Learn More' section, and an index. Sally Walker, the author of the entire series, has been a children's author for 20 years in the field of nonfiction science books. This series would be a great addition to any classroom science library or teacher resource room." --NSTA

Children's Literature - Sylvia Firth

Teachers and parents wanting material for youngsters on magnets will find this book, part of the series "Searchlight Books: How Does Energy Work?" useful and informative. The five short chapters are clear and concise and cover everything from the definition of a magnet in chapter one to magnetic materials, to how magnets perform, an explanation of magnetic poles and concludes with a description of the types of magnets in chapter five. The text is complimented with clear colored photos and charts. Boxed inserts on almost every page provide additional information relating to what is shown in the photos or providing additional facts. Children will easily be able to conduct the simple experiments that help explain how magnets work, the properties of magnetic poles and how to locate a magnet's north pole. The bibliography, index and glossary contribute to the overall helpfulness of the book. Three websites lead youngsters to more resources, trivia questions and data about famous scientists. The attractive cover that shows colorful paper clips covering a magnet is certain to catch the interest of browsers so put the book on display. Purchase is recommended. Reviewer: Sylvia Firth

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172201998
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	11/15/2019
Series:	Searchlight Books ¿ How Does Energy Work?
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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