Book Report: What is Electromagnetism?

Name (First Name, Last Initial)

Xeno T-P

Age

6

Book Title

What is Electromagnetism?

Author(s)

Lionel Sandner

Genre

Nonfiction Other Genre

If “Other Genre” selected, what genre was the book?

informational

What is the setting of the book?

The setting is real life on planet earth. This is a book I wanted to read after playing with an electromagnetic crane at the Museum of Science and Industry in their Idea Factory.

Who is/are the main character(s)? What are they like?

There aren’t any characters in this book but there are main ideas. The first Idea in the bookintroduces magnetism, who discovered it, and the rocks lodestone and magnetite. The second idea in the book introduces the history and functions of a compass. The third idea introduced is how electricity works. All of these elements are important to understand what an electromagnet is.

What is the conflict of the story?

n/a

What was the conclusion of the book?

Electromagnets are everywhere! They are used for doorbells, speakers, electronic key pads and hair dryer motors.

While reading the book, what were your emotions?

I felt really excited while reading this book with mom.

Do you think the book had a moral? If so, what was it?

no moral.

Star Rating

Selected Value: 10 (0 min / 10 max)

Why did you give the book this rating?

I gave this book a 10 star rating because I love electromagnets and think they are cool!

What was your favorite/least favorite part?

I like that this book is clear and easy to understand and has science activities so you can try it for yourself.

Would you recommend this book to others? Why?

Yes, because if you do the activities you end up with a home – made electromagnet.

How much action was in the book?

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How much drama was in the book?

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How much humor was in the book?

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How much suspense was in the book?

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