Glowing with Electricity: Science Adventures with Glenda the Origami Firefly (Origami Science Adventures)

Description

Glenda the origami firefly may be made of paper, but she knows a thing or two about electricity. She teaches a real firefly named Molly all about atoms, generators, transformers, and more. Zip and zap around with Glenda, and learn all about electricity.

A Sunshine State native, Jamey Christoph studied illustration at the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida. His stylish illustrations appear regularly in major newspapers and magazines and have received multiple recognitions from the Society of Illustrators and Communication Arts. Thomas Kingsley Troupe is the author of a big ol' pile of books for kids. He's written about everything from ghosts to Bigfoot to 3rd grade werewolves. He even wrote a book about dirt. When he's not writing or reading, he investigates the strange and spooky as part of the Twin Cities Paranormal Society. Thomas lives in Woodbury, Minnesota with his two sons.

Filled with colorful full-bleed illustrations, the titles in the Origami Science Adventures series playfully demonstrate basic science concepts and vocabulary with the help of an origami creature. . . .Though no one concept is explained in any real depth, each book lays out enough information for students (who may need help with terms like cochlea) to pique their curiosity and offer a general idea of how the world works.-- "Booklist" Glenda, an origami firefly, explains electricity basics to her new friend, a real firefly. She starts with a look at atoms and electrons and continues with how electricity is generated at power plants, the role of natural resources in producing electricity, how electricity travels along power lines, and how electricity follows a path, or circuit. Back matter includes directions for making an origami firefly.-- "Book Links, Get Charged Up" The molecular events during electricity are explained in detail. The illustrations are presented in context and help readers visualize atomic structure while the labeling enables them to understand the book's complicated terms. . . .This title provides a good introduction to electricity.-- "Reading Today Online"