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Explores the history of electricity, and contains full-color captioned photographs and text that explains such topics as the invention of electric motors, how electricity can transmit voices and images across an ocean, magneto-electric machines, and much more.

When the power goes out in the school, everyone panics in the dark, and only nerdy Mr.

Traces what happens when a light switch is turned on back through how electricity is generated, distributed, and installed in a house.

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.

Describes how electricity was discovered, how early devices were invented to make use of it, how it is generated in power plants and then distributed for many different uses.

Tells how electricity makes toys and other objects work.

Introduces electricity and circuits, as well as some of the electrical devices that are found in the home, such as refrigerators, CD players, and hair dryers.

Describes how electricity is conducted and follows its route from a power plant to the home.

Simple text and full-color photographs provide a brief introduction to electricity.

Explains some examples of electricity in nature, early experiments with electricity, the development of use of electric power, and possibilities for the future.

Explains the basic principles of electricity through looking at everyday experiences or direct observation.

Investigates science facts and concepts related to electricity, with photographs and cartoon illustrations, historical background, and mini quizzes.

Explores electricity and the different energy sources that are used to get it.

Discusses the controversial position of Thomas Edison who opposed the death penalty, and yet championed the use of the electric chair as being more humane for executions.

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.