Yuma Public Library

Hands-on projects demonstrate the principles of magnetism

"Simple text and photographs explain the basic science behind magnets"--

Learn all about magnets with MAG-3000, the origami robot, who is on a mission to fix and restore Star City.

Explains magnetism and how it works.

Discusses how magnets work, shares examples of how they are used around the house, in transportation, and in medicine, and provides a brief history of the study of magnetism.

"This title explains what magnetism is, what materials are magnets, and what makes a material magnetic. Readers will even learn that Earth is a giant magnet! It is complete with carefully chosen photographs and labeled diagrams to help visual learners. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." --

"Describes how magnets work and gives examples of everyday uses of magnets. Includes experiments"--

Magnetism is all around us--even the earth is a giant magnet. A world without magnets would be a world without cell phones, computers, and more! Trusted children's nonfiction author David A. Adler covers the basics of magnetism, including compasses, for aspiring scientists. Hands-on experiments are smartly woven into the narrative. Want to test out the strength of a magnet? All you need is a bowl of water and some paper clips! Anna Raff's lively...

Describes the properties and uses of magnets and suggests related activities.

Simple activities help explain magnets, covering such aspects as what things stick to magnets, a magnet's ability to work through things, poles, horseshoe magnets, compasses, and electromagnets.