Are the electricity chapters in your children’s science textbooks putting them to sleep? It can be hard to get through the nightly homework routine if your kids are bored to tears.
To help electricity studies come alive for your kids, keep them well-stocked with engaging books on the topic. Colorful pictures, kid-friendly text, and surprising lessons may give your young learners a new appreciation for this topic.
1. All About Electricity
For a look at the basics of electricity, turn to All Charged Up from the Lightning Bolt Books series. Kids can find answers to their pressing questions about what electricity is and how people use it. (What a relief for parents who struggle to keep up with their children’s endless streams of questions!)
2. A Look at Electrical Engineering
Kids who enjoy comics may appreciate the fun illustrations scattered throughout Stickmen’s Guide to Engineering. Readers will learn about electrical engineering and other branches of this discipline. Not only is this book a great way to reinforce science concepts, but it may also help steer your kids toward an exciting career in engineering.
3. Earth-Friendly Power
Electricity is helpful, but excess power consumption isn’t good for the planet. Young readers will learn more about using electricity responsibly in Go Green for Earth Day. At any time of year, this book can provide practical tips for caring for the earth.
4. Hands-On Learning
If your kids like to see science in action, try Investigating Electricity from the Searchlight Books series. In addition to text geared toward upper-elementary students, this book also features simple experiments. It could come in handy when getting ready for this year’s school science fair!
5. Monster Myths and Science Facts
For a science book like no other, check out Monstrous: The Lore, Gore, and Science Behind Your Favorite Monsters. With charts, pictures, and a unique approach to science, this book is sure to hook anybody who loves creepy tales or spooky stories. The section on Dr. Frankenstein’s monster will provide your kids with an electricity lesson that they won’t soon forget.
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Posted on 12.Dec.21 in Book Recommendations
