Pegis, Jessica

What are insulators and conductors? / Jessica Pegis ; [illustrations, Chandra Ganegoda]. - New York, N.Y. : Crabtree Pub., c2012. - 32 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. - Understanding electricity. . - Understanding electricity. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.

Turn it on! -- Conductors and how they work -- Insulators and how they work -- Conductors and insulators everywhere -- Conductor or insulator? -- Lightning! -- The electrifying third rail -- Water : conductor or insulator? -- Air : conductor or insulator? -- The mighty vacuum -- What are semiconductors? -- What are superconductors? -- What is next for conductors and insulators? -- Glossary.

Understanding Electricity is an exciting new series that will spark readers' interest through books that explore the core concepts related to electricity in a relevant way, using relatable examples, accessible text, supportive diagrams and other visual elements. Readers will learn about the different kinds of electricity, conductors and insulators, electrical circuits and electromagnetism.

Grade 4 to 6. "Guided reading: R"--P. [4] of cover.

ISBN: 9780778720836 0778720837

LCCN: 2012008266

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Electric conductors.
Electric insulators and insulation.
Materials--Electric properties.