How Conductors Work
From the Series Connect with Electricity
Did you know that trees, buildings, and even people can act as conductors for electricity? Or have you ever wondered why we’re warned not to go outside during a thunderstorm? Scientists, engineers, and electricians use conductors in their work and research, but conductors are also found in many of the devices and tools we use every day. But how does electricity travel through a conductor? Why are some materials better conductors than others? Discover how a conductor works, as well as what makes a good insulator, and explore how different types of conductors work in modern technology!
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| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 6 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 5 |
| Genre | Science |
| Category | STEM, STEM: Physical Science |
| Copyright | 2017 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Lerner Publications ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 40 |
| Publication Date | 2016-08-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 6.6 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | JNF051090, JNF051120 |
| Dewey | 537.6/2 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 7 x 9 |
| Lexile | 930 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 6.1 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 183884 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 1.0 |
| Features | Bibliography/further reading, Charts/Graphs/Diagrams, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Sidebars, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, and eSource |
Author: Victoria G. Christensen
Victoria G. Christensen is a geologist and a hydrologist with over 20 years of experience, who writes on a variety of scientific and engineering topics for children. She lives in Fargo, North Dakota, with her husband and three great kids.
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Connect with Electricity
This highly curricular, STEM-focused series outlines how electrical components work—including circuits, batteries, LEDs, conductors, transistors, and sensors. Designed to support engineering concepts being taught in many schools, including robotics and coding,… View available downloads →