Magnets

by Rocco V Feravolo

Magnets have a strange power. They attract things of iron or steel. They seem to work like magic.

Hold a magnet near a pin, but not touching it. The pin jumps to the magnet and clings to it. Even when you lift the magnet, the pin hangs on. Try a nail. The same thing happens. We say the magnet attracts the steel pin or the iron nail.

Magnets are made in hundreds of shapes and sizes. The kind we see most often is shaped like a horseshoe. As you might guess, it is called a horseshoe magnet. You can buy one in a hardware store or in a toy shop.

Magnets make interesting toys. But they do a great deal of work in houses and offices and factories. They make telephones work and doorbells ring. They pick up huge pieces of iron and steel. They even help to make electricity.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction

60 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 17, 2017

Reviews

[Lekeshua · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter read this aloud to me for her study in science. The reading level was simple yet challenging, even for my daughter who struggles with reading. She looked forward each week to read a chapter out of this text and gained a deeper insight on magnets that she had gained during the years of simply playing with magnets. She now seeks to understand how things work and if magnets are at play. We read this book as part of Sabbath Mood Homeschool Magnet study guide.

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[Sandi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this together with my 4th grade son for homeschooling. This book doubled as an independent science book as well as a independent reader for my son. I appreciate that it was written at a level he could read on his own, and yet taught him and exposed him to some information about magnets. It was a simply and straightforward read. No frills. But it was perfect for what we used it for and it kept my son’s attention.

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was for grade 4 science. An absolute success!

[Heather Tully · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pre-read for 2025-2026 edu year- part of our Wonder Studies science class. Basic - Made better with using Sabbath Mood guide.

[Amylou314 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great intro to magnets that both my kids were able to read and understand. It has very short chapters with lots of ideas for trying and testing.