Del Norte Public Library

Ms. Frizzle teaches her class about magnetism so that theycan challenger Mr. Order's class to a science contest.

Discover the different properties of magnets and all their uses.

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...

Explores how electricity and magnetism are closely related and how together they produce the electric current that we use every day to provide heat, light, and power.

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

Simple text and full-color photographs provide a brief introduction to magnetism.

Explains magnetism and how it works.

"Explains how to use the scientific method to conduct several science experiments about electricity and magnetism. Includes ideas for science fair projects"--Provided by publisher.

"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.