Reading Level: Grades 1-2 Interest Level: Grades K – 3
Magnets are all around us – including the Earth under our feet! That’s why compass needles are attracted to the north pole. Doorbells, refrigerators, and computers are just a few of the other places we use magnets in our daily lives. Readers will get the inside scoop on magnetism in this book!
Science Starters is a series that includes: Magnetism, Electricity, Energy, Gravity, Light, Matter, Sound, and Temperature, which is a Level 3 - early reader level. Great photographs, experiment page, glossary, index, and learn more with books and websites. In my elementary library, I have the First Science series which also has all the same scientific titles but each series shows different examples of the subject being taught. These two series pair well together.', Joanna Wasden, Arlington School District,'Short, chapter-styled introduction to this STEM concept. Simple, but longer sentences. Great for older elementary schoolers. Features great photos of everyday use applications, and how they're used around town. Child-friendly experiments, non-magnets, and subtle ideas about future careers using magnetics. Robust glossary, further study suggestions, Factsurfer.com activities.
