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My Science Book of Magnets
Part of a series of photographic activity books, this book includes projects on magnets that aim to teach children the basic scientific concepts, encouraging them to take on new ideas and find out information for themselves. Each book introduces a basic topic, in this case magnets and magnetism, through projects that can be carried out at home using everyday items. Tricks and puzzles, and toys and models to make are also included. Neil Ardley is the co-winner of The Science Book Prize and "The Times" Educational Supplement Information Book Award for "The Way Things Work".
32 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 1991
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About the author
Neil Ardley
258 books8 followersArdley joined the editorial staff of the World Book Encyclopedia in 1962, when the London branch of the American publisher was producing an international edition. This took four years, during which time he developed the skill of editing and writing introductory material for the young. After a brief period working for Hamlyn, he became a freelance editor in 1968 (which enabled him to continue with his musical career), and then in the 1970s moved into writing introductory books, mostly for children, on natural history (especially birds), science and technology, and music, such as What Is It?.
Just as his composing and performance had been moved forward by the introduction and development of technology, so too with his publishing career as computers began to become more and more important. In 1984 Ardley began to write mainly for Dorling Kindersley, producing a series of books which included the best-selling (over three million copies worldwide) and award-winning The Way Things Work, illustrated by David Macaulay.
When he retired in 2000 Ardley had written 101 books, with total sales of about ten million.
Just as his composing and performance had been moved forward by the introduction and development of technology, so too with his publishing career as computers began to become more and more important. In 1984 Ardley began to write mainly for Dorling Kindersley, producing a series of books which included the best-selling (over three million copies worldwide) and award-winning The Way Things Work, illustrated by David Macaulay.
When he retired in 2000 Ardley had written 101 books, with total sales of about ten million.
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July 29, 2016
The Science Book of Magnets
Author: Neil Ardley
Illustrator:Photographer Dave King/Designer Mark Regarsoe
Date of Publication:1991
Genre: Non-fiction, informational, science.
Summary: This book gives a clear definition of magnetism and provides numerous hands on activities which are supplemented by colorful pictures.
Evaluative Commentary: I thin this is a very informative book, it is not too text heavy and aids comprehension with great photographs. The book also lends itself to differentiation as the experiments/projects vary in difficulty and can be the basis for different stations that are grouped according to level.
Discussion Questions:
What do you know about magnets? (assessing prior knowledge)
What did you learn about magnets from the book?
Which experiment/project would you like to perform in our science lab next week? (asses interest)
Where the pictures helpful? Why? (review that there are multiple way to show information)
What do we need to remember when we perform our science experiments ( a discussion about safety).
What are some of the different types of magnets you encountered in the book?
What are some practical (day-to day) uses for magnets?
What did you learn about magnetic poles?
Is it possible to make a magnet?
Describe in your own words what is a chain reaction?
What does it mean to Rob a magnet?
Comprehension Strategy: This can be a great guided reading or independent reading/research book. Or the teacher can photocopy or project a page of the book for a specific experiment. This is best suited for olde grades, as the layout is sporadic inconsistent an the specialized scientific vocabulary requires prior knowledge. Excellent text for a Science unit on magnets. Also provides warnings/safety cautions for each experiment, which is always a great review when performing science experiments.
The clear Bold headings are useful for locating specific information and can be used for researching specific topics.
Extension activity: This book lends itself to extension activities as it provided numerous hands on
experiments. The students can read other books from this author “The Eye witness Guide to Music, “The Way Things Work”.
Electronic resource:http://video.nationalgeographic.com/v... A great video about magnets!
Author: Neil Ardley
Illustrator:Photographer Dave King/Designer Mark Regarsoe
Date of Publication:1991
Genre: Non-fiction, informational, science.
Summary: This book gives a clear definition of magnetism and provides numerous hands on activities which are supplemented by colorful pictures.
Evaluative Commentary: I thin this is a very informative book, it is not too text heavy and aids comprehension with great photographs. The book also lends itself to differentiation as the experiments/projects vary in difficulty and can be the basis for different stations that are grouped according to level.
Discussion Questions:
What do you know about magnets? (assessing prior knowledge)
What did you learn about magnets from the book?
Which experiment/project would you like to perform in our science lab next week? (asses interest)
Where the pictures helpful? Why? (review that there are multiple way to show information)
What do we need to remember when we perform our science experiments ( a discussion about safety).
What are some of the different types of magnets you encountered in the book?
What are some practical (day-to day) uses for magnets?
What did you learn about magnetic poles?
Is it possible to make a magnet?
Describe in your own words what is a chain reaction?
What does it mean to Rob a magnet?
Comprehension Strategy: This can be a great guided reading or independent reading/research book. Or the teacher can photocopy or project a page of the book for a specific experiment. This is best suited for olde grades, as the layout is sporadic inconsistent an the specialized scientific vocabulary requires prior knowledge. Excellent text for a Science unit on magnets. Also provides warnings/safety cautions for each experiment, which is always a great review when performing science experiments.
The clear Bold headings are useful for locating specific information and can be used for researching specific topics.
Extension activity: This book lends itself to extension activities as it provided numerous hands on
experiments. The students can read other books from this author “The Eye witness Guide to Music, “The Way Things Work”.
Electronic resource:http://video.nationalgeographic.com/v... A great video about magnets!
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