Electricity makes our lives easier every day. We use electricity in our work and play. Because electricity is virtually unseen, it is often difficult to understand just where it comes from and how it works. By watching the video and discussing the concepts presented, children will enhance their knowledge about electricity. The video presents general information about electricity, as well as concepts regarding static and current electricity, atoms...

An illustrated introduction to electricity for children, explaining what it is and how it works, describing the work of scientists and the skills they use, and providing instructions for ten related experiments.

Uses activities and projects to introduce how electricity and magnets work at home and in the everyday world.

Take a look at how electricity works, and the forms that it takes. You will learn about electrical charges, series and parallel circuits, and materials that conduct electricity.

Presents 16 simple experiments that can be performed with common objects found around the house. The book uses tests for magnetic fields, conductors, nonconductors, and more to show kids how electricity works. Each experiment includes illustrated, step-by-step instructions and a simple scientific explanation of what is happening during the experiment. Full-color illustrations on each page.

"Baby discovers the science behind Christmas lights, exploring electricity, circuits, and electrical safety"-- Provided by publisher.

This book explains how batteries convert chemical energy into electrical energy and how they power so many things in our world. Readers also learn about different types of batteries and th e importance of recycling these energy sources.