Magnet Science

by Glen Vecchione

Book Overview

From the discovery of the lodestone to the use of magnetic technology in the space programme, this book introduces the science of magnets to younger readers. It also provides hands-on experiments and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0590516086
• ISBN13: 9780590516082
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Magnet Science

Magnet Science is a really great book for teaching about magnetism. It contains about 2 dozen experiments and instructions for making about a dozen games using magnetism. While it is completely satisfactory for high school students, my five year old son is totally fascinated by the experiments. The materials used are easy to find at a hardware store and we found many of them located in our home. The book shows you how to make magnets out of nails, electromagnets, Compasses, Dynamos, and Motors. And, it shows you how to see magnetic fields using iron filings. There are also instructions for making several games using magnets that children would really enjoy. We're definitely sold. Hope you are too!