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Electricity and Forces (Mad About Science S.) - Softcover

Stringer, John

 
9781902463285: Electricity and Forces (Mad About Science S.)

Synopsis

Our new and exciting Mad About Science series comprises four titles, each covering a key area of science, which support national curriculum teaching practices. Investigative in their style, they are designed to encourage children to think and ask questions for themselves. Packed with fascinating Information, amazing fact boxes, historical notes on great scientific discoveries and colourful artworks and photos, Mad About Science is all your child needs to become one of the budding scientific minds of tomorrow. Electricity & Forces looks at the basic forces - electricity, magnetism and gravity - from which all other forces are derived. Simple experiments demonstrate how these invisible forces influence our everyday lives and look at forces at work, such as earthquakes and tornadoes. Electricity and Forces is the perfect supplement to classroom teaching, will keep children busy for hours, and is a great way for parents and kids to learn about the wonder of science together.

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Synopsis

The "Mad About Science" series makes learning at home fun for seven-11-year-olds. The content and approach of each book reflect subjects taught within international curriculum guidelines, so the books provide back-up for schoolwork. Besides fact boxes and information on great scientists and their famous discoveries, each book contains a number of fun experiments which are easy-to-follow and can be carried out safely at home, using readily available materials. The "Mad About Science" series encourages children to process activities in a logical manner and to think for themselves. Electricity is one of the many forces which give us light, heat and sound. In this book children will discover more about how these amazing forces work and the impact that they have on our lives.

About the Author

Richard Walker is a widely published writer of many science, biology and natural history titles for children of all ages. Richard is a former teacher of biology and science. He also provides a consultancy service for editors and designers and advises on the suitability of illustrations and scientific images.

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