Yuma Public Library

"Find out how to make a compass, an electromagnet, a parallel circuit, and many other quick science projects using electricity and magnetism"--Provided by publisher.

Presents different experiments students can do with magnets.

Experiments and activities introduce the basic principles of electricity and magnetism.

Introduces the concept of magnetism through various activities and projects.

Provides instructions for over twenty-five simple activities involving electricity and magnetism, including building a motor, creating a lemon battery, and making a compass.

Text and experiments introduce the scientific properties of magnets, examining such topics as their strength, magnetic poles, and the making of magnets.

Explains how to do simple experiments with electricty and magnets, providing information about how they affect our lives.

Offers a number of easy experiments using household objects that demonstrate electricity and magnetism and would be suitable for a science fair.

"With electronic devices in nearly every home, electrical and magnetic currents are a common part of everyday life. Understanding how these concepts work in a safe and practical way is an important part of every young scientist's journey. Through this volume's simple, hands-on experiments, young scientists will get a good look at both in action, encouraging their understanding of these complex forces. With experiments on static electricity and magnetic...

Provides instructions for over fifty experiments demonstrating the properties of electricity and magnetism.