The Shocking Story of Electricity
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2006 · Est. 29 min read

The Shocking Story of Electricity

By Anna Claybourne

Part of the Usborne Young Reading series

Uncover electricity's journey from ancient experiments to modern marvels.

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64 pages· 2,558 words· Est. 29 min read

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Dive into the electrifying journey of how a mysterious force transformed from ancient experiments into the backbone of modern technology. Discover the pivotal moments and inventions that shaped our world, and explore the hidden stories behind the power that lights up our lives. What secrets does electricity hold, and how did it become so indispensable? This exploration promises to illuminate the past and spark curiosity about the future of this essential energy source.

From the publisher

‘The Shocking Story of Electricity’ is an exploration of an essential power source from earliest experiments to the gadgets and gizmos of the modern world.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
64
Words
2,558
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
810L
Themes & topics
Books about energyBooks about scienceBooks about electricityBooks about physicsBooks about famous scientists
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.2
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
May 1, 2007
First published
April 10, 2006
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780746080931

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