Switch On, Switch Off
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

Switch On, Switch Off

Written by Melvin Berger · Illustrated by Carolyn Croll

Part of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2 series

Discover the magic of electricity and how it powers our world.

4.1 Goodreads · 96 ratings
32 pages· 1,089 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· 570L
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Bookroo's summary

Uncover the mysteries of electricity in this engaging picture book. Learn how lights work, explore how electricity is generated, and conduct your own safe experiments. Perfect for curious young minds eager to understand the world of energy, this book offers hands-on activities and clear explanations that make complex concepts accessible. Will you master the magic of electricity?

From the publisher

Read and find out about electricity in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.It seems like magic! It’s not–it’s electricity. But how does a light actually work? In this clear and simple book learn all about electricity, how it’s produced, and how it can be used.At the end you’ll learn how to conduct safe, fun experiments that will let you generate electricity yourself!This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It’s a Level 2 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visualacclaimed and trustedgreat for classroomsTop 10 reasons to love LRFOs: Entertain and educate at the same timeHave appealing, child-centered topicsDevelopmentally appropriate for emerging readersFocused; answering questions instead of using survey approachEmploy engaging picture book quality illustrationsUse simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skillsFeature hands-on activities to engage young scientistsMeet national science education standardsWritten/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the fieldOver 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids’ scientific interestsBooks in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,089
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
570L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~O
Scholastic level
K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
13828
Publication
Published
September 4, 2001
First published
April 4, 1989
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064450973

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