Using Electricity

Chris Oxlade

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This book looks at electricity examining what they are, the different types of batteries, and how we use them. The book considers a range of examples that will be familiar to young readers, and explains the scientific concepts behind batteries and electricity in clear, simple language.

Book Details

Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
Publish Date: Jan 1st, 2012
Pages: 32
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 8.50in - 7.50in - 0.10in - 0.20lb
EAN: 9781432956813
Recommended age: 06-09
Categories: • Science & Nature - General (See Also Headings Under Animals

About the Author

Oxlade, Chris: - Chris Oxlade is an experienced author of non-fiction books for children. He has written more than 200 titles on science, technology, sports and hobbies, from encyclopedia articles to fun activity books.

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This book is written for young children ages 6-9 to explain the scientific concepts of electricity in terms that can be understood. This book discusses what electricity is, how it works, and how it is used in daily living. The author includes tips for saving electricity and safety with electricity. Each page contains science vocabulary and accompanying explanations and definitions of the words. While the vocabulary will challenge elementary readers, the large font and clear, explanatory diagrams on each page will make it accessible. Actual photographs of the science term are included on the pages. Safety is covered in the text. There is a glossary section and additional websites and books for children to find more information about electricity. Words included in the glossary are shown in bold. This is a good science book for school libraries and classrooms. It could be used at a station or for hands-on work, as well as for reading. - Ruth Ruud NSTA Recommends 9/5/2012 http: //www.nsta.org/recommends/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=21264-- "NSTA Recommends"

(4) K-3 It's Electric series. Both volumes present simple physical science terminology and concepts related to electricity, circuits, and batteries. Examples of everyday use of electricity to light, heat, and power machinery, as well as suggestions for energy conservation, are given. The brightly colored layouts include photographs of children conducting activities with batteries and wires and generic stock image of electricity use. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. -Danielle J. Ford The Horn Book Guide Fall 2012 issue-- "The Horn Book Guide"

Chris Oxlade has produced many well received science books for children in grades 3 through 6 Using Electricity is a durable edition in his new It's Electric! series. Electricity production, transmission, uses, conservation and safety are well covered in 13, facing page chapters using short, large print sentences. Each chapter has two half-page, fullcolor, high-quality graphics, with flash captions for emphasis, on heavy, coated paper. A glossary, where wood is correctly called a fossil fuel, and index, each on one page, help find covered concepts; and a list presents resources for further study. Although one website resource file name no longer exists, this book is highly recommended for elementary school social studies libraries. --H.C. Potter, Behavior Theory Institute, Louisville, KY Science Books & Films 4/11/2012-- "Science Books & Films"

Using Electricity explores the many applicable uses of electricity. The language is simple and easily understood by young students. It begins with a general description of electricity, how it is created, and moved to homes. Then, the variety of places that energy is used and how it is used is explained. A chapter explores safety and conservation. The pages are organized with four to five sentences, a large picture, and an insert star that gives additional information. In the table of contents, the author explains that bolded words have definitions in the glossary. The book also includes an index. - Angela Ralph, Harrison Elementary School Omaha Public Schools 1/4/2013-- "Omaha Public Schools"

This series by Chris Oxlade introduces concepts related to electricity in an easy-to-read format using brief sentences, simple words, and real-life examples and applications that are age-appropriate. Each page includes a color photograph or images, text relevant to the image, and a callout box. Children will benefit from this text for science classes, and the large pictures make these books good for reading aloud to a group. The books define the title words, and then address how these are used, how they work, and the scientific concepts behind these technologies or devices. This series will help students gain a basic understanding of electricity and its components, and will serve as a good beginning resource for English language learners. Glossary. Index. -Sara Rofofsky Marcus, Student, Empire State College, Bayside New York Library Media Connection October 2012 Issue Recommended-- "Library Media Connection"