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Name: What Is Electricity?
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Author: Lisa Trumbauer

📘 What Is Electricity? by Lisa Trumbauer

What Is Electricity? invites children in kindergarten through second grade to explore the fundamentals of electric current, circuits, and everyday power sources. Through bright illustrations and simple, age‑appropriate explanations, the book demystifies how electricity moves through wires, powers devices, and shapes modern life. Kids learn key concepts such as conductors, insulators, and the difference between static and current electricity, while interactive activities and real‑world examples encourage hands‑on learning and reinforce scientific thinking. The approachable style supports classroom instruction and independent reading, making it a useful resource for parents and teachers alike.

First publish date: March 2004

Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers

Authors: Lisa Trumbauer

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