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A biography of the nineteenth-century English scientist whose religious beliefs guided his exploration of electricity and magnetism.

Contains instructions for science experiments which teach about electricity and magnetism.

Covers the scientific developments of the 19th century, the great age of the machine when factory chimneys rose above industrial towns.

Fourteen-year-old Michael discovers he has special electrical powers and, with the help of his best friends, becomes aware that there are other teens with similar powers, but something or someone is hunting them and, after Michael's mother is kidnapped, he will need to rely on his powers and his friends to rescue his mom, protect himself, and save the others.

Fifteen-year-old Michael Vey, born with Tourette's syndrome and special electromagnetic powers, joins his techno-genius best friend and an alliance of other "electric" teenagers to battle powerful foes in the jungles of Peru, where Michael learns the Order of Elgen's plan to "restructure" the world.

To stop Hatch from using the Elgen fleet to gain world power, Michael and the rest of the Electroclan must destroy the lead ship, but divisions within the Electroclan threaten the success of their operation.

Provides a simple discussion of natural and man-made electricity and of how electrical power is generated and used.

A selection of hands-on experiments provide an entertaining and informative introduction to basic principles of electricity.

Discusses what electricity is and how it is made and used. Includes two projects.

Ms. Frizzle takes her class on a field trip through the town's electrical wires so they can learn how electricity is generated and how it is used.

Simple experiments demonstrate basic principles of electricity.

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.

When 14-year-old William Kamkwamba's Malawi village was hit by a drought in 2001, everyone's crops began to fail.

Contains electricity and magnetism projects for science fairs or recreation using simple materials which may be around home or school.