Usborne Book Reviews: Electricity Books

Usborne’s “Electricity and Magnetism”
Have you ever wondered what makes the light come on when you flip the switch, or what makes one magnet stick to another one? If so, then you may want to read Usborne’s “Electricity and Magnetism”, which provides a nice overview of how electricity and magnetism each work.

The text is designed for kids ages ten and up, but can also be used for younger elementary school kids who want to learn more about electricity and magnetism. The book is also a great addition to a traditional science textbook.

What’s Inside?
Usborne’s Electricity and Magnetism is thirty- two pages long, and includes several experiments for hands on learning. The book is written in a way that allows you to understand the concepts, without being too complicated so that even young learners can understand the concepts.

You can learn about what makes a battery work, how to make a magnetic compass, and even about lightning in Electricity and Magnetism. The book also includes some information on new advances in electrical technology, which will have an impact on life in the future.

Usborne’s “Where Does Electricity Come From?”
Usborne’s Where Does Electricity Come From? is an excellent companion book for Electricity and Magnetism, especially if you are under ten. You will learn about what it takes to power the things you use every day.

Where Does Electricity Come From? is written for kids ages six and older, making it a good choice for all students. The book provides learners with an overview of electricity, so that they will have a foundation for learning about more complicated science concepts.

Starting Point
Where Does Electricity Come From? is part of a science based series of books that are designed to help kids six and up learn about the natural world. You can use Where Does Electricity Come From? with the other books in the series, or alone as an introduction to a unit on electricity.

You will be able to work through some simple science experiments to help you learn about electric, although you will need the help of an adult in some of the experiments.

Combining Books
If you want to use Where Does Electricity Come From? with Electricity and Magnetism, then you will want to read Where Does Electricity Come From first. After you have learned about the basics of electricity, then you will be able to understand more complicated ideas about electricity.

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