Energy

Picture Book

Born in 1856, Granville Woods filled his mind with knowledge every chance he could, despite a lack of equal opportunity for African Americans. Though some people choose to just talk about problems in the world, Granville chose to find solutions! Through hard work and dedicated study. Granville Woods harnessed electricity to create inventions that saved lives and changed the world.

17 pages, full-color, 11″x8.5″

This book is an optional read-aloud for our Energy science unit and is included in the optional Energy Read-Aloud Book Pack which is suggested to accompany that unit.

Picture Book

Michael Faraday’s entire life was based around one theme: a spark. When he was young, his passion was sparked by books and the teachers around him. When he was an adult, he created sparks. As he grew older, he became inspired to spark the love of learning and experimentation in the young minds of the future. If it were not for these small sparks, the world today would not have the same ability to harness and create electricity which fuels everything about modern life. Read this story of one of the greatest scientific pioneers of our time, and perhaps your child will receive the spark he or she needs to become the next innovator and change the world!

22 pages, full-color, 11″x8.5″

This book is an optional read-aloud book for our Energy science unit and is included in the optional Energy Read-Aloud Book Pack which is suggested to accompany the unit.

Two full color, illustrated books, are included in the optional Energy Read-Aloud Book Pack. These beautiful biographies immerse your children in the lives of two famous scientists enhance your study of energy and are designed for all ages.

Experience the joy of discovery while reading about Michael Faraday, a pioneer in the science of electromagnetism in The Spark by Shannen Yauger (22 pages, 11″x8.5″)

Discover the world of locomotion through the inspiring story of a young African-American train engineer and inventor in The Amazing Mind of Granville Woods by Maggie Felsch (17 pages, 11″x8.5″)

These books are both published by The Good and the Beautiful and are designed to appeal to children in grades K–8. Lessons will prompt students to read these optional books, but they are not integrated into the lessons.

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What is a sonic boom? How do infrared goggles work? Can animals make their own light? This book asks and answers questions about electricity, magnetism, light, heat, wind, and sound that will help children better understand the world around them. With gorgeous graphics, detailed diagrams, and fascinating facts, this book will engage children as well as parents!

45 pages, full-color, written by Anthony Klemm

This book is suggested to accompany our Energy science unit as extra reading for students in Grades 7-8.