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1) Blackout
Author
Publisher
Disney/Hyperion Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
A family has to be creative when the lights go out and they find that it is fun to be together.
Author
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Pub. Date
c2006
Physical Desc
xvi, 699 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A fully updated, easy-to-follow guide to electricity and electronicsTeach Yourself Electricity and Electronics, Fifth Edition helps you grasp the fundamentals of electricity and electronics--including theory--without formal training. Concise content along with a conversational writing tone enhance the pedagogy. Beginners and intermediate students will benefit most, but engineers and technicians will find this work useful as well. Practical, real-world...
3) Wired
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
c2007
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes how electricity is conducted and follows its route from a power plant to the home.
4) My light
Author
Publisher
Blue Sky Press
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses how electricity works and where it starts and how we eventually use it.
Author
Publisher
Crowell
Pub. Date
c1989
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 18 x 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explains how electricity is produced and transmitted, how to create electricity using an electrical wire and a magnet, how generators supply electricity for cities, and how electricity works in homes.
Author
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
[2013
Physical Desc
500 p. cm
Language
English
Description
"Nikola Tesla was a major contributor to the electrical revolution that transformed daily life at the turn of the twentieth century. His inventions, patents, and theoretical work formed the basis of modern AC electricity, and contributed to the development of radio and television. Like his competitor Thomas Edison, Tesla was one of America's first celebrity scientists, enjoying the company of New York high society and dazzling the likes of Mark Twain...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
c1999
Physical Desc
30 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
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.
9) Electricity
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A graphic nonfiction volume that introduces the properties of electrical energy. Features include several photographic pages, a glossary, additional resource list, and an index"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Project Gutenberg
Language
English
Description
A fascinating early 20th Century look at the science of electricity, including some of the interesting and sometimes bizarre uses that early inventors found for the electrical force, such as Edison's electromagnetic pen (a very early form of photocopier), an instrument that could detect the level of starlight, and even (don't try this one at home kids!) a method for electro-plating lizards!
Author
Publisher
Project Gutenberg
Language
English
Description
This book contains Michael Faraday's 1832 treatise, "Experimental Researches in Electricity". This fascinating volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the development and application of electricity, and it is not to be missed by aficionados of vintage scientific literature. Contents include: "Induction of Electric Currents", "Evolution of Electricity from Magnetism", "New Electrical State or Condition of Matter", "Explication of...
14) Hidden systems: water, electricity, the internet, and the secrets behind systems we use every day
Author
Publisher
Random House Graphic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
262 pages : chiefly illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
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Description
"What was the first message sent over the internet? How much water does a single person use every day? How was the electric light invented? For every utility people use each day, there's a hidden history below the surface - a story of intrigue, drama, humor, and inequity. This graphic novel provides a guided tour through the science of the past - and how the decisions people made while inventing and constructing early technology still affect the way...
16) Buses
Author
Series
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"This book explains the uses, different kinds, and parts of buses"--
17) Cars
Author
Series
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
16 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This book describes the parts, uses, and different kinds of cars"--
18) Trucks
Author
Series
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
16 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"This book describes the parts, different kinds, and uses of trucks"--
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
37 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The sun is a source of energy for living things. Energy that comes from sunshine is called solar energy. But how does solar energy work? And how can we use solar energy to not only stay on the cutting-edge of technology, but to help keep the environment healthy?"
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