What Makes a Magnet?, Revised Edition
What Makes a Magnet?, Revised Edition
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Annotation: Why does a magnet pick up a paper clip but not a leaf or a penny How can the whole world be a magnet Follow the step-by-step instructions about how to make your own magnet, and then find out for yourself what makes a magnet!
Genre: [Physics]
 
Reviews: 4
Catalog Number: #116033
Format: Perma-Bound Edition
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Publisher: HarperCollins
Copyright Date: 2016
Edition Date: 2016 Release Date: 02/02/16
Illustrator: Kelley, True,
Pages: 31 pages
ISBN: Publisher: 0-06-233801-3 Perma-Bound: 0-605-93312-X
ISBN 13: Publisher: 978-0-06-233801-3 Perma-Bound: 978-0-605-93312-5
Dewey: 538
Dimensions: 21 x 26 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
ALA Booklist

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. (Reviewed November 1, 1996)

Horn Book

Branley's nicely constructed demonstration includes experimenting with magnets, magnetizing a sewing needle, explanations of the earth's iron content and the magnetic attraction of opposite poles, examples of the ways the compass is used, and an account of the ancient discovery of magnetite (lodestone). Kelley's happy line drawings incorporate a humorous mouse to add safety warnings and goofy side comments.

School Library Journal

K-Gr 2-Two welcome additions to a prolific series designed to educate and stimulate young learners. In the first book, Branley explores magnetism and the uses and history of magnets. Several simple experiments allow for hands-on, empirical verification of concepts. The illustrations, the tone of the text, and the device of a helpful mouse add appeal to a subject that may have had a limited audience. The second title, which is complemented by Lloyd's artful renderings, examines camouflage as an animal defense. Each spread shows several creatures blended into their natural environment; all of them are accurately illustrated and clearly identified. The final pages invite readers to take a closer look at the world around them and discover hidden life. These titles are well-designed, written, and illustrated. In both books, the information is relevant and succinct. These beautiful and simple introductions to science will appeal to any child who has ever asked, "Why?"-Christy Norris, Valley Cottage Library, NY

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Word Count: 1,105
Reading Level: 4.3
Interest Level: K-3
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 4.3 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 13835 / grade: Lower Grades
Reading Counts!: reading level:3.5 / points:2.0 / quiz:Q12386
Lexile: 570L

Read and find out about magnets in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.

Why does a magnet pick up a paper clip but not a leaf or a penny? How can the whole world be a magnet?

Follow the step-by-step instructions about how to make your own magnet, and then find out for yourself what makes a magnet!

This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It's a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:

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  • Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach
  • Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations
  • Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills
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  • Meet national science education standards
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Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.


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