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Description
This book introduces the fascinating world of electricity and magnetism with instructions for related experiments and projects. The coauthors are Andrew Halam and Alexandra Parsons.
Quick Summary
If you've got a kid who loves messing around with gadgets and wants to know why the lights turn on, this book is a perfect pick. It mixes straightforward explanations of static, current, and magnetic fields with step-by-step projects that can be done with stuff you already have at home, like batteries, wires, and a few magnets. The tone is friendly and a little goofy, so the science never feels like a lecture, and there are plenty of sidebars that answer the "what if" questions kids actually ask. Parents will appreciate that every experiment includes a quick safety tip, and the book never goes into anything that would need adult supervision beyond a watchful eye. By the end, kids will have built a simple circuit, made their own electromagnet, and even turned a potato into a tiny battery practical wins that make the concepts stick. If your child enjoys hands-on STEM books like "The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book," they'll find this one just as exciting, but with a deeper dive into electricity and magnetism.