Will a magnet pick up a paper clip or a feather? The answer is, just the paper clip. Magnets only pick up things that contain bits of iron. In this new addition to the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series, veteran author Franklyn Branley explains the properties and behavior of magnets. True Kelley's charming illustrations will entertain readers as they discover for themselves what makes a magnet. Hands-on activities include making a magnet and compass.
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Ages 5^-8. Branley practically wrote the book on bringing science down to kid level. This entry in his Let's-Read-and-Find-Out-Science series smoothly describes how magnets work and includes a couple of nearly foolproof experiments for making a magnet and a compass. Kelly's illustrations are always a delight--as they are here--employing bright, splashy watercolors that make scientific exploration look like the fun it ought to be. Denia Hester
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Franklyn M. Branley was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum-Hayden Planetarium. In 1960, he originated the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. Dr. Branley was the author of over 150 science books for children.
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Franklyn Branley was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum-Hayden Planeterium. In 1960, he originated the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series, dedicated to explaining science to young children and encouraging them to explore their world. Dr. Branley is the author of over 150 science books for children.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
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Read it as a story or do the experiments,
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This review is from: What Makes a Magnet? (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Paperback)
The good thing about this book is that it is interesting enough to read it (at bedtime, for example) without pausing to do the experiments or you can use it in conjunction with some great little experiments to learn more about magnets.
It is not extremely detailed, but my five-year-old son found it quite engaging and he was absolutely fascinated when the experiments worked "just the way the book said!" With the book's simple structure, I know it won't be too long before he is able to read it to himself, also. (It is around the second grade level, I would say.) Nicely done for younger students.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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educational and entertaining for ages 2 - 100!,
By A. Starkey "Nana" (Illinois) - See all my reviews
This review is from: What Makes a Magnet? (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Paperback)
I found this book to be extremely informative while explaining how magnet work in a way my 3 year old granddaughter understands while learning myself!!
The pictures are awsome, and keeps any age children's attention. All of the books in the Lets-Read-and-Find-Out Science series have been a valuable tool in teaching and entertaining in my home.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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We got this for the experiments,
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This review is from: What Makes a Magnet? (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Paperback)
This is a book of stuff to make and do and discover with your magnets. I bought this book, plus the set of Alnico magnets, plus the all-aboard-science book "Magnets." This book has lots of hands-on activities.
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First Sentence:
Let's go fishing with a magnet. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Let's go fishing with a magnet. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Down Comes the Rain (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) by Franklyn M. Branley in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Day Light, Night Light: Where Light Comes From (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) by Franklyn M. Branley in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Floating in Space (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) by Franklyn M. Branley in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Flash, Crash, Rumble, and Roll by Franklyn M. Branley in Front Matter
- Science Discoveries on the Net: An Integrated Approach (Teacher Ideas Press) by Anthony D. Fredericks on page 142
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