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Simple Attractions (Phantastic Physical Phenomena Series)

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A collection of experiments about static cling and magnetism, using such items as a balloon, newspaper, and steel nail

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-7?A collection of experiments related to magnetic attraction and static cling. Tomecek’s purpose is to show that scientific facts can change as more information is gathered, and that the true beauty of science is the process of discovering why things happen. Before each project, he introduces the history and biography of a scientist who worked on the concept. He then outlines the experiment and includes a list of easy-to-find materials. The conclusions are cleverly set backwards within the text so that readers will need to use a mirror to check their answers. Ten’s pen-and-ink drawings are animated and colorful as they further explain the text and emphasize the author’s light, conversational tone. Appropriate cautions are provided, and definitions of selected words appear in the margins.?Blair Christolon, Prince William Library, Manassas, VA
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Dimensions 8.5 × 0.5 × 10.5 in
Publisher ‏

‎ W H Freeman & Co (January 1, 1995)

Language ‏

‎ English

Hardcover ‏

‎ 48 pages

ISBN-10 ‏

‎ 0716766019

ISBN-13 ‏

‎ 978-0716766018

Reading age ‏

‎ 9 years and up

Grade level ‏

‎ 3 – 4

Item Weight ‏

‎ 3.53 ounces

Dimensions ‏

‎ 8.5 x 0.5 x 10.5 inches