Electricity: Circuits, Static, and Electromagnets with Hands-On Science Activities for Kids

by Carmella Van Vleet, Micah Rauch (Illustrator)

Overview

Fascinating explanations of something we use every day! Kids ages 8 to 12 discover where electricity comes from, how it works, and how we can make it more efficient.

It’s everywhere. In our homes, schools, offices, on the train, in our cars—even inside our bodies!

Electricity: Circuits, Static, and Electromagnets with Hands-On Science Activities for Kids explores the science of electricity and the technology we’ve developed to harness the energy to power our lives. By diving into the topics of static electricity, currents, circuits, electromagnetism, motors, and ways we might produce and use electricity in the future, kids ages 8 to 12 gain a full view of how electricity works and why it’s so important to human society.

And while it’s tempting to think electricity was invented by humans, it existed since before the earth was even formed! In this book, we’ll examine the electricity found in nature and even inside our own bodies.

Hands-on STEM activities, entertaining illustrations, essential questions, text-to-world connections, fascinating sidebars, and links to online resources and videos get kids hooked on the fascinating subject they all use in their daily lives—electricity! Additional materials include a glossary, a list of media for further learning, a selected bibliography, and index. Aligns with Common Core state standards and Next Generation Science Standards.

All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile.

All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781647410049
Publisher:	Nomad Press
Publication date:	10/15/2022
Series:	Nomad Press Build It Yourself Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	112
Lexile:	860L (what's this?)
File size:	39 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Carmella Van Vleet is a former teacher and the award-winning author of nearly two dozen books for kids and adults. She is the author of Explore Ancient Rome, Robotics, and Aviation: Cool Women Who Fly from Nomad Press. She lives in Ohio.
Website: carmellavanvleet.com

Micah Rauch is a freelance graphic designer and illustrator from the beautiful state of Montana. He received a BFA in graphic design from Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana and has illustrated several books for Nomad Press, including Kitchen Chemistry, Fairground Physics, and Crazy Contraptions.
Website: micahrauch.com
Instagram: instagram.com/micahrauch

Carmella Van Vleet is a former teacher and the award-winning author of nearly two dozen books for kids and adults. She is the author of Explore Ancient Rome, Robotics, and Aviation: Cool Women Who Fly from Nomad Press. She lives in Ohio.
Micah Rauch is a freelance graphic designer and illustrator from the beautiful state of Montana. He received a BFA in graphic design from Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana and has illustrated several books for Nomad Press, including Kitchen Chemistry, Fairground Physics, and Crazy Contraptions.

Table of Contents

Timeline
Introduction: What is Electricity?
Chapter 1: Static Electricity
Balloon on the Wall
Make an Electroscope
Design a Boogie Balls Box
See Static Electricity in Action
Chapter 2: Currents
Make a Voltaic Pile
Create a Vinegar Battery
Test Conductors and Insulators
Observe Watts vs Power
Chapter 3: Circuits
Build a Simple Closed Circuit
Make a Flashlight
Chapter 4: Electromagnetism
Make a Magnetic Field Viewer
Build a Compass
Create an Electromagnet
Mix Up Some Magnetic Slime
Chapter 5: Motors and Generators
Build a Water Turbine
Try a Homopolar Motor
Make a Simple Motor
Build a capacitator
Chapter 6: Earth-Friendly Electricity
Make a solar oven
Build an Anemometer
Make a Wind Turbine
Glossary
Metric Conversions
Resources
Essential Questions
Index

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Robotics! With 25 Science Projects for Kids by Carmella Van Vleet

School Library Connections

"In addition to multiple ideas for projects available at the end of each chapter, there are games, journal ideas, flowcharts to help with planning, information about coding, and even jokes. All these "extras" will keep young readers interested and involved in the book. This is an excellent addition to any library serving elementary to middle grade students. Recommended."

Praise for a previous edition of Electricity!

Booklist
"With a heavy emphasis on STEM and engaging trivia, this well-designed title is a quality introduction to the basics of electricity."

From the Publisher