Switch On, Switch Off (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Paperback)

by Melvin Berger (Author), Carolyn Croll (Illustrator) "It's time to go to sleep..." (more)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3-- An easy-to-understand, informative, and accurate science concept book. Berger uses clear, succinct language to explain how electricity is produced and transmitted, and how generators, light bulbs, and electrical plugs work. Directions are given for readers to produce an electric current using wire, a bar magnet, and a compass. Croll's clearly labeled drawings are excellent, showing the essential elements needed for understanding without unnecessary clutter. This is an excellent book for school and public libraries. Another good source of easy-to-read information about electricity is Challand's Experiments with Electricity (Childrens, 1986). --Eunice Weech, M. L. King Elementary School, Urbana, Ill.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
The switch goes up -- the light goes on,
The switch goes down -- the light goes off.It seems like magic! It's not -- it's electricity. But how does a light actually work? In this clear and simple book learn all about electricity, how it's produced, and how it can be used. At the end you'll learn how to conduct fun experiments that will let you generate electricity yourself!

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Collins (September 30, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006445097X
• ISBN-13: 978-0064450973
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #193,698 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction to electricity for children., July 16, 2000

By	"blessedmom" (Cincinnati, OH United States) - See all my reviews

I pulled this book out when my 5 year old asked me to explain how a light bulb works. The book addresses this subject and also goes on to explain, in simplist form, what electricity is, where it comes from and how we use it in our daily lives. It includes an easy experiement that shows how electricity is created. While my child was able to understand most of what was addressed, the introduction to atoms, electrons... was probably more than he needed right now. But the introduction of generators, wires, circuits and how electricity reaches our home was great. The story format, starting with turning on a light switch, kept him interested.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific way to learn and explain electricity!, January 18, 2002

By	Deborah "threadbee" (Connecticut, USA) - See all my reviews

When I first opened the book, I thought it would be too young for my nine year old. To my surprise, it caught our attention and explained the puzzling mystery of electricity and currents in such a way that we both understood how it works. Reading this turned on the light of comprehension. I highly recommend this book to explain the process.