Energizing Science Projects with Electricity and Magnetism

Could a paper towel put an electric charge on a ruler? What happens when you rub glass with silk? How do you find the north and south poles of a magnet? How does a battery really work? The exciting experiments in this book will unlock the mysteries of electricity and its connection with magnetism. Some will even give readers ideas for their own science fair. All they need are some simple materials, most of which can be found around the home, school, or neighborhood.