Electricity Unit Text Set

Cole, Joanna. Magic School Bus and the Electric Field Trip. New York : Scholastic Press, 1997

Small enough to squeeze through power lines, Ms. Frizzle's class learns how electric current travels through the town, lights up a light bulb, heats up a toaster, and runs an electric motor. Fans of the Magic School Bus won't be left behind by this simple and informative introduction to the generation and distribution of electricity

Riley, Peter D. Electricity. Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2002.

Electricity turns on the excitement as children learn how everyday objects run and move by making a circuit, turning on a switch, and putting batteries into a toy car. This book is more of an introduction to electricity.

Trumbauer, Lisa. What is Electricity?. New York: Children’s Press, 2004.

This books helps students to form questions and provides answers in an understandable way about electrical circuits. This book does not touch on the different types of circuits, however.

Parker, Steve. Eyewitness Books: Electricity. Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated, 2005

After two centuries of research and experimentation, electricity has revolutionized the way we live and become an indispensable part of scientific progress. 'Eyewitness Electricity' brings vividly to life our exploration of this powerful natural force. It is a vital part of the living world. Our eyes receive light rays and turn them into tiny electrical signals that pass along our nerves to the brain. The chemicals in batteries create power for such things as toys and flashlights. The invention of electric motors enabled the creation of a whole range of household appliances that have shaped the modern world. See how electricity works nerves and muscles and what causes lightning

Good, Keith. Zap it!: Exciting Electricity Activities. Minneapolis : Lerner Publications, 1999. Series:

Design it.Introduces the basics behind the operation of various battery-powered electrical devices and provides instructions for making some simple devices that use different kinds of circuits and switches

Brain, Marshall, William Harris and Robert Lamb. "How Electricity Works" 28 May 2004. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://science.howstuffworks.com/electricity.htm> 20 October 2013.

This article discusses the ins and outs of electricity. It also discusses how we use electricity today.

Gunderson, Jessica. A Stormy Surprise. Capstone, 2008.

Ashley and Eric are stuck indoors because of a thunderstorm. Just when Ashley and Eric think their day is ruined, their dad tells them there is a surprise hidden somewhere in the house. When the lights go out, Ashley and Eric come to understand the importance of electricity. But will Ashley and Eric be able to find the big surprise?

Collins, Suzanne. When Charlie McButton Lost Power. Tandem Library, 2007.

A boy who likes nothing but playing computer games is in trouble when the power goes out and his little sister has all of the batteries in the house.

D’Lacey, Chris. Franklin’s Bear. New York: Crabtree Publishing Company, 2005.

Benjamin Franklin and his bear are hard at work on a new invention. But will it protect the townsfolk from the lightning storm?

Fantastic facts about using electricity. Make your own musical instrument.