Electrical Experiments: Electricity and Circuits

Do it Yourself

by Rachel Lynette, Carol Ballard, Buffy Silverman

Why can birds land safely on power lines? When were light switches invented? Can fruit be a battery? This book encourages children to learn about electricity and circuits by conducting their own experiments.

48 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Rachel Lynette has written over seventy nonfiction books for children as well as resource materials for teachers. She is also a Top Ten seller on the website teacherspayteachers.com. In addition, she writes a blog for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers focusing on higher level thinking skills called Minds in Bloom (www.minds-in-bloom.com).

Rachel lives in the Seattle area with her two delightful children, David and Lucy, and a cat named Cosette. When she isn't writing she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, reading, biking, drawing, and crocheting colorful hats.

Rachel also writes under the pen names: Lynette Robbins and Tori Miller.