|
|
 |
Where Does Electricity Come From?
This bright, colorful book answers the question in the title and provides
young children with their first scientific understanding of electricity.
In simple language and with lots of pictures and simple activities, it
explains how electricity is generated, and how light bulbs, batteries,
telephones and television work and answers many other questions to do with
electricity.
Ages 6 and up. 7" x 7" 24 Pages. Paperback
No. BTE10-WH. Only $4.95 |
 |
Science with Batteries
This lively book is packed with
exciting scientific activities designed to help young children explore the
fascinating properties of batteries and electricity. All the activities are
safe and easy to carry out, using easily available equipment and ordinary
household things. Real examples show how batteries and electricity are used
in everyday life. The
text and illustrations are clear and simple, so children can enjoy using the
books by themselves. Further notes give more detailed explanations for
adults who wish to work with their children.
Ages 6-9. 8.25" x
8.25" 24 pages. Paperback.
No. BTE10-BT. Only $4.95 |
 |
Young Scientist
- Electricity
This highly successful series has now been
completely revised and updated in the light of new discoveries made in
recent years. Exciting scientific topics and concepts are explained in a
clear visual style, with straightforward text, which instantly arouses
interest. Safe, simple projects and experiments reinforce understanding.
Ages 9-13. 8.65" x10.75" 32 pages. Paperback.
No.
BTE10-YS. Only $6.95
|
 |
Electronics -
Introduction
The Usborne Introduction to Electronics is
filled with experiments, each one illustrating an important principle of
electronics and demonstrating how different electronic components work. It
is a lively and practical book which explains the basics of the subject
clearly and simply.
Ages 11 and up. 6.75" x 9.5" 48
pages Paperback
No. BTE10-EK. Only $7.95
|
 |
Make It Work -
Electricity
More Information on Make It
Work books
his hands on approach to being a
scientist introduces the student to the need for proper procedures in
everything from observation to catching insects and recording findings.
Teaches the parts of the insects and the many science projects include
such subjects as feeding, metamorphosis, insect architecture, moths in the
night, and building your own ant colony.
8 5/8" x 10 5/8." Full color. 48 Pages. Paperback.
No. BTE10-MW. Only $7.50 |
 |
Shocking Science
Children will be "shocked"
to learn that with just a few wires, batteries, bulbs, and buzzers they can
unlock the mysteries and magic of electricity! These simple, safe
experiments will prove enlightening on everything from electrons to circuits
to wattage. Bend paper with a comb that's "charged up" with static
electricity. Find out what lemons, potatoes, and coins have to do with
electricity by using them to discover how a battery works, and then get
right down to the "nuts and volts" of the matter by making one of your own.
Cartoons
throughout add to the fun.
80 pages. All color.
No. BTE10-SS. Only $10.95 |
 |
Energy & Power
This book is a clear and comprehensive introduction to the
whole subject of energy. It explains the science of energy and shows how we
produce and use energy in our daily lives, and why burning fossil fuels
causes environmental problems. With lots of simple activities and
experiments it describes the advantages and disadvantages of alternative
methods of producing energy, and the latest technological advances. Several
pages of graphs and charts showing the different amounts of energy produced
and consumed around the world complete this useful book, which was the
runner-up for the Friends of the Earth Earthworm Book Award. Winner of
Friends of the Earth "Green Rosette" Book Award. Ages 10 and
up.; 8" x 10" 48 pages. Paperback.
No. BTE10-EP. Only $8.95 |
|
|
Electricity Experiments for Children
55 projects in
electricity, magnetism, electronics; making a compass, wiring a simple
electromagnet, obtaining electricity from a lemon, reactivating a dry
cell, making a flashlight, constructing a Geiger counter. All safe.
Unabridged republication of the original (1960) edition.
Ages 8 and
up. 6.15" x 9.25" Paperback.
No. BTE10-EX. Only $5.95 |
 |
Basic
Electricity
by the U.S. Bureau of Naval Personal. Used to train seamen in batteries,
circuits, conductors, AC and DC, inductance and capacitance, generators,
motors, transformers, amplifiers, etc. 349 illus. 6.5" x 9.25"
448 pages. Paperback.
No. BTE10-BE. Only $14.95
|
 |
Eyewitness: Electricity
More Information on
Eyewitness Books
After two centuries of research and
experimentation, electricity has revolutionized the way we live and become
an indispensable part of scientific progress in the electronic age.
This unique volume brings vividly to life our exploration of this energy
source. Electricity is a vital part of the living world. Our eyes
receive light rays and turn them into tiny electrical signals that pass
along our nerves into the brain. The chemicals in batteries create
electricity to power things like toys and torches. The invention of
electric motors gave birth to a whole range of household appliances, from
stoves and irons to hairdryers and kettles, that have shaped the modern
world. Featuring historical scientific apparatus and ground-breaking
experiments and inventions, Electricity is an intriguing look at
how we understand and exploit this fundamental form of energy. 8.5"
x 11" 64 pages. Hardback
No. BTE10-E1. Only $15.95 |
 |
Eyewitness: Electronics
More Information on
Eyewitness Books
Unknown until the mid-19th century,
electronics is an essential part of everyday life today. This unique
volume brings the fascinating story of electronics vividly to life.
More than just an electrically powered machine, an electronic device
controls electrons so that it can perform a variety of complex tasks
quickly and efficiently. A computer stores information on its hard drive
and microchips, and is controlled by microprocessors. From the bar code
reader in the supermarket, to the cellular phone, the defense satellite,
and the engine management system on our cars, electronics has
revolutionized the modern world.
Featuring historic scientific apparatus and ground-breaking experiments
and inventions, Electronics is a unique and exciting introduction
to this essential part of modern life.
8.5" x 11" 64 pages. Hardback
No. BTE10-E2. Only $15.95 |
| |
Visit the Electricity Department at Einsteins-Emporium.com |
|
