What Makes a Magnet? (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Paperback)

by Franklyn M. Branley (Author), True Kelley (Illustrator) "Let's go fishing with a magnet..." (more)

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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 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
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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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Collins (July 19, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064451488
• ISBN-13: 978-0064451482
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.6 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #32,033 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read it as a story or do the experiments, April 6, 2005

By	Amy Z, Afterschooler (Northern Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars educational and entertaining for ages 2 - 100!, August 8, 2008

By	Princess Firelfy(Red Hatter) "Nana Mae" (Illinois) - See all my reviews

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.