Andy Hirsch
Science Comics: Electricity: Energy in Action
Stealth Science
Why this book counts
- Physics & Energy
- Engineering & Technology
- Comics / Graphic Narrative
- Maker / Problem-Solving
A lightning strike disables a city-defending mech, and an engineer has to restore power before the monsters win. Circuits, grids, generation, and design are the machinery of the plot, not facts pasted beside it.
The science inside
- Electricity & Magnetism
- Energy
- Engineering & Design
Your child will meet:
- Electric current requires connected circuits and can be interrupted by a break.
- Power grids connect generation sources with the places that use electricity.
- Engineers test solutions against safety, reliability, and energy constraints.
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Parent effort: Quick discussion
From the deepest oceans to the farthest reaches of space--and everything in between-- Science Comics turns STEM topics into unforgettable graphic novel adventures. This smash-hit series has sold over a million copies! Giant monsters are on the warpath, and it's Menlo the mech's job to protect the city! But when this metal marvel is shut down by an unlucky lightning strike, a resourceful engineer and his high-energy niece will have to find a way to plug in and power up to save everyone from certain doom! From simple circuits to giant grids, fossil fuel power plants to wind farms, electricity keeps the world running. In Science Comics: Electricity , you'll discover where electricity comes from, why lightning suddenly strikes, and how we've harnessed it all to turn the lights on in your room. Ready for action? Get energized with electricity! - Science made exciting: Complex STEM topics become fun, accessible, and easy to understand - Expertly researched: Created in collaboration with subject experts to deliver accurate, up-to-date information - A great gift for young scientists: Inspires curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of discovery - Supports classroom learning: A valuable resource for independent reading, school libraries, homeschool curricula, and STEM education
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