Del Norte Public Library

Introduces basic facts about how magnets work.

Explores the properties of magnets through experiments using readily available equipment.

"Long one of nature's most fascinating phenomena, magnetism was once the subject of many superstitions. Magnets were thought useful to thieves, effective as a love potion, or as a cure for gout or spasms. They could remove sorcery from women and put demons to flight and even reconcile married couples. It was said that a lodestone pickled in the salt of sucking fish had the power to attract gold. Today, these beliefs have been put aside, but magnetism...

Explains how to do simple experiments with electricty and magnets, providing information about how they affect our lives.

Explains the concept of magnets and how magnets are made up of tiny particles, including electrons that have an electrical charge. Explains how magnets are attracted to things that have iron or other magnetic metals in them. Includes projects that demonstrate magnetism and color mixing and test the magnetic field of various objects.

Text and experiments introduce the scientific properties of magnets, examining such topics as their strength, magnetic poles, and the making of magnets.

Simple experiments and activities introduce the physical forces of electricity and magnetism.

Experiments and activities introduce the properties of batteries and magnets and the principles of electricity and magnetism.

"An introduction to electricity and magnetism for third and fourth graders; includes hands-on activities"--Provided by publisher.