Watered-Down Electricity:Using Water to Explain Electricity

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Watered-Down Electricity:Using Water to Explain Electricity

About this Book

Format:Trade Paperback

Dimensions:64 Pages, 8.5 x 5.5 in

Published:January 12, 1996

Publisher:John Fife

The following ISBNs are associated with this title:
ISBN - 10:1560026367
ISBN - 13:9781560026365

From Our Editors

After a year-long, international selection process, Watered-Down Electricity was selected by the Southern Company, the largest electrical utility producer in the United States, as a source for their educational web site on what electricity is. This book is used by major school systems at all levels, from elementary to College, and by the training departments of several major corporations.

From the Publisher

We all know what electricity does, but how many of us, either children or adults, know how electricity works or what it really is?! Here is a book that finally explains this powerful yet mysterious energy in our lives in a way that makes it understandable to us all. By comparing it in words and pictures (half of the pages have graphics!) to something we already know a lot about: water. Actually the properties and conduct of water and electricity are amazingly similar and serve quite well in facilitating a conceptual illustration of what this (sometimes) "mysterious" energy source is. This is a book for all ages, including adults, young adults and children, covering in a clear and simple manner the basics of what electricity is and how it behaves. Learn about the latest methods of producing electricity, how generators work and much more! At last, here is an opportunity to understand in a quick and easy way, this productive power that is so important to every aspect our lives.

About the Author

John Fife was born in Westboro, Massachusetts in 1947 but moved with his family to the West Coast when he was twelve. John received his AA and BA in Clinical Psychology in San Diego and graduated from an Electronics Technical College. John has been a computer Systems Manager for over twenty years with the Department of the Interior and Boeing Aircraft, and has written many nationally published articles on computer science during that time. His latest publication, "Watered Down Electricity" uses simple comparisons to what people already know, and lots of graphics, to explain what electricity is in a way that readers of all ages can understand.

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This book is a must for all those who are fascinated with our wonderful world of science and how it works. I love this book. As a parent, as well as a high school Science teacher this book is priceless. I have learned over the years that children learn faster when they are learning with a sense of humour combined with facts. This book combines both beautifully. It is a must for every educator and parent who wants their children to know about the wonderful world of science and wants to help unfold the mysteries underneath the myths.

Laurie Emerson, High School Science Teacher

Biloxi, Mississippi

Just wanted to let you know the book arrived yesterday. It's great! My son has had us reading it ever since it came - he loves it! I will continue to let my friends and family know about the book and your website. Thanks again!

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Thank you for the book - I thought it was soooo good I took it into work (I work in a school library) and they liked it too. I will contact you if we are ordering more copies, and I dare say the library staff upon reading it, may recommend it! Thank you again, (and) good luck in the future.

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This is an author/publisher review: This book attempts to explain what electricity is in a way that readers of ALL ages can understand. Using simple comparisons to what you already know, and lots of graphics (half the pages have graphics), this sometimes mysterious subject is made understandable. A Great educational gift.
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