(3) K-3 Searchlight Books: How Does Energy Work? series. Each volume covers basic facts about its physical science topic as well as examining technological applications. The books encourage interactivity, as readers are directed to perform simple experiments along with the children shown in captioned illustrations and photographs; accompanying texts provide guidance on what to look for and describe the scientific concepts. Clear explanations, relatable examples, and effective visuals make these solid selections. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Searchlight Books: How Does Energy Work? titles: Investigating Electricity, Investigating Light, Investigating Magnetism, and Investigating Sound.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) K-3 Searchlight Books: How Does Energy Work? series. These books start with definitions of force, work, and machines, then explain how machines reduce the amount of force needed to do work. Interactivity is encouraged, as readers are directed to perform simple experiments along with children shown in accompanying pictures; the texts provide guidance on what to look for. Clear explanations, relatable examples, and effective visuals make these solid selections. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Searchlight Books: How Do Simple Machines Work? titles: Put Inclined Planes to the Test, Put Levers to the Test, Put Pulleys to the Test, and Put Wheels and Axles to the Test.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) K-3 Searchlight Books: How Does Energy Work? series. These books start with definitions of force, work, and machines, then explain how machines reduce the amount of force needed to do work. Interactivity is encouraged, as readers are directed to perform simple experiments along with children shown in accompanying pictures; the texts provide guidance on what to look for. Clear explanations, relatable examples, and effective visuals make these solid selections. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Searchlight Books: How Do Simple Machines Work? titles: Put Inclined Planes to the Test, Put Levers to the Test, Put Pulleys to the Test, and Put Wheels and Axles to the Test.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) K-3 Searchlight Books: How Does Energy Work? series. These books start with definitions of force, work, and machines, then explain how machines reduce the amount of force needed to do work. Interactivity is encouraged, as readers are directed to perform simple experiments along with children shown in accompanying pictures; the texts provide guidance on what to look for. Clear explanations, relatable examples, and effective visuals make these solid selections. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Searchlight Books: How Do Simple Machines Work? titles: Put Inclined Planes to the Test, Put Levers to the Test, Put Pulleys to the Test, and Put Wheels and Axles to the Test.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford