Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
Español
Description
Where does electricity come from? How does it make a computer run or a light bulb shine? Electricity is a form of energy that can be used in many ways. Starting with the tiny particles that make up atomselectrons, protons, and neutronsthis book highlights the basics of how electricity works and furthers understanding through a series of easy-to-do experiments.
Author
Language
Español
Description
Why do some things heat up quickly while others dont? How can heat cause matter to change formfrom solid to liquid to gas and back again? Heat cannot be seen, but it can easily be felt. Looking at different objects molecular makeup, this book describes the fundamentals of heat and furthers understanding through a series of easy experiments.
Author
Language
Español
Description
What are magnets? Why are magnets found inside machines such as televisions, radios, and telephones? What do atoms and the tiny particles that make up atoms-protons, neutrons, and electrons-have to do with magnetism? Magnets provide forces that have the power to push or pull other objects. Easy-to-do experiments help readers explore the central principles of magnetism.
Author
Language
Español
Description
Where does light come from? What do colors have to do with light? Light is a form of energy. Life on Earth is made possible because light from the sun carries heat to the earth. This book explores the essential concepts of lightphotons, color, refraction, light rays and waves, etc.through a series of easy-to-do experiments readers will enjoy doing.
Interlibrary Loan
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by Main Library Alliance members might be available in other libraries across New Jersey. You can search JerseyCat and place a request for the item to be sent to your library.
If your library doesn't permit JerseyCat requests or the item can't be found, you can also contact your library for assistance.Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request