With a subtle conversational tone, Electricity: Bulbs, Batteries, and Sparks by Darlene Stille (illustrated by Sheree Boyd; Picture Book Window, 2004; Amazing Science series) throughout suggests trying experiments . For example, it suggests things such as flicking switches, or rubbing socks on the floor. It also asks questions such ash as “have you ever…?”
Facts in the story include mention of lightning, static, currents, conductors, closing and opening the gap on circuits with switches, power plants and their sources of electricity, and even electricity in your body, all at a superficial but helpful child level. The end matter provides safety tips and an index, making it a great overview nonfiction picture book for very young early readers.
