Charged Up: The Story of Electricity

by Jacqui Bailey, Matthew Lilly (Illustrator)

What makes lights blink on and refrigerators hum? Learn how electricity goes from the power plant to you home. See what happens when a bolt of lightning sends things awry in this story of electricity.

Book Details: Format: Paperback Publication Date: 1/1/2006 Pages: 32 Reading Level: Age 7 and Up

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Physics, Picture Books

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was expecting a more technical book about series circuits, conductors, etc. Instead, it is a delightfully written story about how electricity travels from a hydroelectric plant. I learned all kinds of new things and vocabulary.

Pictures were well done and the text is simple enough for my fifth graders. I enjoyed the story format.

[Sherri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish all kids' science books were done this well.

[Brianna Crall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for electricity unit. My students find this book fascinating.