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This all-inclusive educational kit provides an exciting and creative introduction to the fascinating world of Electricity. This cool package features a 56-page book filled with 50 different experiments and a glossary, a 20-page flip chart of fun facts and information, and a variety of dynamic components to complete each activity. The Real Science series has been designed to provide a hands-on approach for children and includes easy, step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations and diagrams. Topics children will learn about include types of electrical circuits, sources of electricity, solar and nuclear power, electromagnetism and much more! ... Read more

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The perfect science fair idea books… Spectacular Science Projects Janice VanCleave’s Magnets

• How does a compass work?
• What is a magnetic field?
• How can you make a magnet with electricity?

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Period photographs as well as pages from Bell's original notebooks help paint a vivid portrait of the man who -- from his first invention at age 11 (a tool to clean husks from wheat kernels) to his patent on hydrofoil improvements 64 years later -- was always inventing. ... Read more

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A fascinating look at one of America's greatest inventors.
Packed full of outstanding historical photos and wonderfully written text this fascinating biography clearly illlustrates the life of one of the greatest inventors in America - a man who was always searching for ways to help his fellow men. A wonderful addition to any library. ... Read more

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Conductors and insulators, resistance, circuits, repulsion and making magnets are some of the topics sure to turn on light bulbs in young minds in this fun-filled exploration of electricity and magnetism. ... Read more

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The perfect science fair idea books … Spectacular Science Projects Janice Vancleave’s Electricity

• How do you make a battery out of a lemon?
• Can a magnet produce electricity?
• How does a flashlight work?

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For kids looking to stop family members snooping around their bedroom, the Ultimate Spy Kit explores the cool subject of espionage techniques and manages to teach a little science along the way. The sturdy kit is packed with sensors, trip wires, and detectors that help introduce circuitry and conductivity as kids learn about real life spies. ... Read more

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Make your own room alarm and more!

Science has never been this much fun! Children learn scientific concepts best with hands-on activities — and that's just what this amazing kit provides! Inside young scientists will find loads of opportunities to explore electricity.

This science kit features:

• Supplies for fun-to-do experiments!
• An easel-back book for hands-free reading.
• A fun fact book for additional learning.
• Handy storage spaces.

Look for these other Brighter Child® Science Kits: Air and Water, All About Magnets, Bugs and Insects, Dinosaurs and Fossils, Our Solar System.

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how electricity works
I teach 4th grade and found this book very good at explaining what electricity is and how it is generated. There are not experiments crowding each page, just clear electron models that clearly explain electricity theory. ... Read more

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Electricity is a unique blend of imaginative activities, experiments and science facts that helps develop scientific thought. The vast "Make it Work" series teaches scientific principles through the hands-on process of making science work.It's an invaluable science series for school and home, mixing hobby and science in an effort to show kids how to observe, collate information, and reach conclusions. The easy-to-follow instructions and helpful color photos make it a great resource for children ages 8-11.

School Library Journal says the Make it Work! Science books are "A Great Series." ... Read more

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excellent and a lot of fun
I have never been a science geek - I failed at college science classes. Just the picture alone on the cover of this book explained how to make a battery out of a lemon. For anyone wishing to learn more about electricty and how it works - this fun book of experiments includes colorful pictures that show exactly how to do it right. This book, and this Make It Work series is one of the best science books for kids on the market. ... Read more

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This is a great book
I got it as my 9-years birthday gift. I donated to my school library. One cannot build a real robot based on this book alone. It teaches different ways to do robot expirements.

I love it!!!! ... Read more