Magnetism

by Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury

Overview

Everyone is familiar with magnets, but how much do we know about how they actually work? This book explores the basics of magnets, looking at topics such as poles, electromagnets, and how we use the Earth’s magnetic field to find our way.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781432981570
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2013
Series:	Essential Physical Science
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	1,008,591
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.44(h) x 0.19(d)
Lexile:	1120L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Louise Spilsbury is an experienced author of nonfiction books for young people. Her writing covers a wide range of topics from animals and science to history and social studies.

Richard Spilsbury is an experienced author of nonfiction books for young people. He has written about a wide range of topics including science, nature, and history.

Table of Contents

What is Magnetism? 4

How Do Magnets Work? 6

What Are Magnetic Materials? 12

What Are Magnetic Fields? 18

How Do Electromagnets Work? 26

What Do We Use Electromagnets For? 34

What Has Magnetism Done for Us? 42

Glossary 44

Find Out More 46

Index 48