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The Magic School Bus and the Electric Field Trip with Bookmark (Magic School Bus) by Joanna Cole Publisher Comments To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Scholastic is re-releasing the ten original Magic School Bus titles in paperback. With updated scientific information, the bestselling science series ever is back! Small enough to squeeze through power lines, Ms... (read more) List Price $6.99 Your price: $3.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Oscar and the Bird: A Book about Electricity by Geoff Waring Publisher Comments Two new Start with Science books introduce kids to core science concepts through engaging stories, fresh illustrations, and supplemental activities. When Oscar the kitten finds a tractor in a field and accidentally turns on the windshield wipers, he is... (read more) Your price: $6.99 New - Trade Paper
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Electrical Circuits: Harnessing Electricity (Exploring Science) by David Dreier Publisher Comments Electricity is a necessity in todays modern society. It allows us to check our email, watch a movie on the television set, or turn on a lamp at the flip of a switch. But how does electricity work? Atoms contain negatively charged particles called... (read more) Your price: $26.25 New - Library Bound
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Electricity (Check It Out!) by Clint Twist Publisher Comments Electricity sets the world in motion. In this early introduction to physical science, children will explore the sources of electricity and learn how it's used to create light, heat, and mechanical power. With accessible scientific language, full-color... (read more) Your price: $23.75 New - Library Bound
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The Kids' Guide to Robots (Edge Books: Kids' Guides) by Barbara J. Davis Synopsis This set provides everything you need to know about the most popular topics for kids. From surprising a friend with fake vomit, to the whole story of the UFO town, Roswell, these books are a must have for any library.... (read more) Your price: $27.32 New - Library Bound
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Electricity (Sherlock Bones Looks at Physical Science) by Harriet Mcgregor Synopsis Sherlock Bones will guide students through the science concepts related to electricity. What is a circuit? Why does a light bulb light up? Why do we get a shock sometimes when we touch a doorknob? Sherlock Bones will sniff out the answers to all these... (read more) Your price: $29.50 New - Library Bound
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Do It Yourself #2: Electrical Experiments: Electricity and Circuits by Rachel Lynette Synopsis This series offers an exciting apporach to understanding and investigation. Each book helps readers conduct their own experiments and activities, and to learn more about the world around them. Each title includes clear instructions and illustrations... (read more) Your price: $8.99 New - Trade Paper
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My World of Science #1: Using Electricity by Angela Royston Synopsis This series introduces simple science topics using everyday situations and objects that readers can recognize in the world around them. Activities and questions are presented to encourage active thinking about concepts. Captions and labels support the... (read more) Your price: $8.25 New - Trade Paper
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Water Power (Energy Sources) by Neil Morris Publisher Comments This series explores the function of and demand for Earth's energy resources, as well as the development of new sources of energy. Stimulating text, illustrative photographs, and statistical studies highlight the history and progress of our energy use.... (read more) Your price: $33.50 New - Library Bound
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Electromagnetism, and How It Works (Scientific American) by Stephen M. Tomecek Publisher Comments From the early discoveries of natural lode-stones to the use of superconducting materials in modern medical devices such as MRIs, people have been fascinated by magnets and their unique properties. This book examines the technological evolution of... (read more) Your price: $33.25 New - Library
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Energy Revolution #02: Generating Wind Power by Niki Walker Publisher Comments Describes the different ways that wind can be harnessed and converted into electricity, and explains the advantages and disadvantages of using wind power.... (read more) Your price: $8.95 New - Trade Paper
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Electricity and Magnetism (Real World Science) by Dana Meachen Rau Synopsis The Hands on Science series provides students with background on key concepts in Science. Each title includes engaging hands on exercises that bring the concepts to life for kids. Real World Science: Electricity and Magnetism, provides information on... (read more) Your price: $31.25 New - Library
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True Stories #1: The Story Behind Electricity by Sean Stewart Price Synopsis How does a lightning rod work? What animals use electricity? Why did Thomas Edison have to build a power station? To uncover the hidden facts behind everyday things, explore the secrets of True Stories. True Stories reveals the surprising truth about a... (read more) List Price $29.99 Your price: $27.25 New - Library Bound
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How to Build a Prize-Winning Robot (Robotics) by Joel Chaffee Synopsis Robotics competitions are among the most competitive school extracurricular activities around, and the loyal and enthusiastic hobbyists take each competition to a new level of excitement. This book explains how to build a competitive robot and it... (read more) Your price: $34.25 New - Library Bound
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Oscar and the Bird: A Book about Electricity (Start with Science) by Geoff Waring Publisher Comments Two new Start with Science books introduce kids to core science concepts through engaging stories, fresh illustrations, and supplemental activities. When Oscar the kitten finds a tractor in a field and accidentally turns on the windshield wipers, he is... (read more) Your price: $14.99 New - Hardcover
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From Wireless to Radio by John R. Hough Publisher Comments What's the difference, if anything, between wireless and radio? The early wireless experiments achieved remarkable results but did not use radio waves. It wasn't until Heinrich Hertz performed his famous experiment in 1888 that the existence of the... (read more) Your price: $31.75 New - Trade Paper
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Water Power (Energy for Today) by Tea Benduhn Publisher Comments Key features: - Academic vocabulary introduced with clear, age-appropriate definitions - Correlates to science curriculum standards - Leveled text reviewed by a reading consultant and a science curriculum consultant - Close photo-text match builds... (read more) Your price: $8.75 New - Trade Paper
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What Is Electricity? (Rookie Read-About Science: Physical Science) by Lisa Trumbauer Publisher Comments - Includes very basic science facts for early elementary readers.<BR>- Simple language patterns help emergent readers master the text.<BR>- Format includes large color photographs, easy-to-read font, and simple interior design.<BR>... (read more) Your price: $4.95 New - Trade Paper
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Cell Phones (Technology 360) by Andrew A Kling About the Author B01... (read more) List Price $34.95 Your price: $9.95 Used - Hardcover
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Switch On, Switch Off (Let's Read-And-Find-Out Science) by Melvin Berger Publisher Comments 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... (read more) Your price: $5.99 New - Trade Paper
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