Magnetism
Motors, computers, and compasses all use magnetism to work properly. It’s also an important force in electricity. Readers will be introduced to the basics of magnetism, including Earth’s magnetic field, attraction, and repulsion, as well as the pioneering scientists who discovered and worked with magnetism and their exciting experiments. Colorful photographs enhance each section, and fascinating fact boxes add even more detail to the curriculum-based science content. Thorough examples draw from readers’ experience and everyday situations to drive home important points. From electromagnetism to magnetometers, readers will definitely feel the pull of new knowledge!
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Magnetism
Motors, computers, and compasses all use magnetism to work properly. It’s also an important force in electricity. Readers will be introduced to the basics of magnetism, including Earth’s magnetic field, attraction, and repulsion, as well as the pioneering scientists who discovered and worked with magnetism and their exciting experiments. Colorful photographs enhance each section, and fascinating fact boxes add even more detail to the curriculum-based science content. Thorough examples draw from readers’ experience and everyday situations to drive home important points. From electromagnetism to magnetometers, readers will definitely feel the pull of new knowledge!
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Magnetism

Magnetism

by Leon Gray
Magnetism

Magnetism

by Leon Gray

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Overview

Motors, computers, and compasses all use magnetism to work properly. It’s also an important force in electricity. Readers will be introduced to the basics of magnetism, including Earth’s magnetic field, attraction, and repulsion, as well as the pioneering scientists who discovered and worked with magnetism and their exciting experiments. Colorful photographs enhance each section, and fascinating fact boxes add even more detail to the curriculum-based science content. Thorough examples draw from readers’ experience and everyday situations to drive home important points. From electromagnetism to magnetometers, readers will definitely feel the pull of new knowledge!

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781433995163
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date: 08/01/2013
Series: Physical Science
Pages: 48
Product dimensions: 8.20(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile: 1030L (what's this?)
Age Range: 9 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Magnificent Magnetism 4

Chapter 1 What Is Magnetism? 6

Chapter 2 How Magnetism Works 12

Chapter 3 Making Magnets 18

Chapter 4 Measuring Magnetism 26

Chapter 5 Electromagnetism 30

Chapter 6 Electromagnets in Action 38

Glossary 46

For More Information 47

Index 48

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