Magnet Science [Paperback]

Glen Vecchione (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up

"Gr. 5-9. From the discovery of the lodestone...to the use of magnetic technology in the space program, this clearly written book introduces the science of magnets. Throughout, explanations of scientific principles are expanded by activities that demonstrate the concepts. These activities vary from simple to practical to playful to out-of-this-world....A good introduction to magnets."--Booklist. "Gr. 4-9--An extremely useful offering....All activities are well diagrammed, and ample safety instructions are given."--SLJ. "...fascinating hands-on experiments...a well-planned, well-organized book...."--Science Bks & Films -starred review. 128 pages, 100 b/w illus., 5 3/8 x 8 1/4.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-9?An extremely useful offering. The book contains, in addition to explanations of many facets of magnetism and electromagnetism, 26 experiments illustrating these principles. Each includes a list of materials required and directions. Some activities are very simple, such as using iron filings to show the lines of force of a magnetic field around a store-bought magnet. Others are more complex, such as building a dynamo or spool and thread motor. Science "magic tricks" and games are yet another group of projects illustrating the principles of magnetism. All activities are well diagrammed, and ample safety instructions are given. Pen-and-ink drawings add much to the clarity of the instructions.?Margaret M. Hagel, Norfolk Public Library System, VA
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

Gr. 5^-9. From the discovery of the lodestone (an ancient Greek legend) to the use of magnetic technology in the space program, this clearly written book introduces the science of magnets. Throughout, explanations of scientific principles are expanded by activities that demonstrate the concepts. These activities vary from simple (magnetizing a screwdriver) to practical (building a motor) to playful (making a magnetic hockey game) to out-of-this-world (collecting and identifying micrometeorites). "Experiments Abstracts," a useful appendix, offers a one-line summary of each activity, along with its page number. Illustrated with line drawings, the book offers a good introduction to magnets. Carolyn Phelan --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (December 31, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806908890
• ISBN-13: 978-0806908892
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,081,858 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magnet Science, June 7, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Magnet Science (Paperback)

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!