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Books in Understanding Electricity series

  • What Are Insulators and Conductors?

    Jessica Pegis

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub, March 30, 2012)
    This informative title introduces readers to the electrical properties of different materials. Readers will learn that conductors are materials that allow the flow of electricity, while insulators are materials that do not allow the flow of electricity. Clear text and relatable, real-world examples help readers understand the importance of conductors and insulators and how each reacts to electric current. Readers will also learn how to perform simple tests to identify materials that are conductors and insulators.
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  • What Are Electrical Circuits?

    Ronald Monroe

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 15, 2012)
    Introduces electric circuits, discussing the different types, their parts, and how they work.
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  • What Is Electromagnetism?

    Lionel Sandner

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 30, 2012)
    Describes the core concepts of electromagnetism and their many applications in everyday life, from watching television to using a computer, and suggests related activities.
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  • What Is Electricity?

    Ronald Monroe

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, March 15, 2012)
    Inspire readers to get wired for knowledge This informative new title introduces the scientific principles of electricity. Full-color photographs, accessible text, and relatable, real-life examples explain how electricity is created, stored, and moved. Readers learn that electricity can occur naturally or can be produced by batteries or machines. Hands-on activities encourage readers to experience science in a meaningful way.
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  • What Are Insulators and Conductors?

    Jessica Pegis

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub, March 30, 2012)
    This informative title introduces readers to the electrical properties of different materials. Readers will learn that conductors are materials that allow the flow of electricity, while insulators are materials that do not allow the flow of electricity. Clear text and relatable, real-world examples help readers understand the importance of conductors and insulators and how each reacts to electric current. Readers will also learn how to perform simple tests to identify materials that are conductors and insulators.
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  • What Is Electromagnetism?

    Yvonne Van Ruskenveld

    Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, March 15, 2012)
    Describes the core concepts of electromagnetism and their many applications in everyday life, from watching television to using a computer, and suggests related activities.
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  • What Are Electrical Circuits?

    Ronald D. Monroe

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, March 30, 2012)
    Introduces electric circuits, discussing the different types, their parts, and how they work.
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  • What Is Electricity?

    Ron Monroe

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, March 15, 2012)
    Understanding Electricity is an exciting new series that will spark readers' interest through books that explore the core concepts related to electricity in a relevant way, using relatable examples, accessible text, supportive diagrams and other visual elements. Readers will learn about the different kinds of electricity, conductors and insulators, electrical circuits and electromagnetism. Simultaneous.
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