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Science Comics: Electricity by Andy Hirsch

Science Comics: Electricity

Energy in Action

Andy Hirsch

First Second · Print & ebook · May 23, 2023

Get a charge out of Electricity, a new edition to the Science Comics series!

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Who it’s for
Readers curious about electricity, circuits, and power generation
Themes
Electricity and circuits, How electricity is generated, Lightning
Pacing
Fast

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About this book

Get a charge out of Electricity, a new edition to the Science Comics series! Giant monsters are on the warpath, and it’s Menlo the mech’s job to protect the city! But when this metal marvel is shut down by an unlucky lightning strike, a resourceful engineer and his high-energy niece will have to find a way to plug in and power up to save everyone from certain doom!

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From simple circuits to giant grids, fossil fuel power plants to wind farms, electricity keeps the world running. In Science Comics: Electricity, you’ll discover where electricity comes from, why lightning suddenly strikes, and how we’ve harnessed it all to turn the lights on in your room. Ready for action? Get energized with electricity!

Who it’s for

  • Readers curious about electricity, circuits, and power generation
  • Readers who enjoy science presented through an action-packed rescue story

Where it sits

Electricity & Electronics91%
Physics71%
Comics Science & Nature59%

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Publisher categories

  • Chemistry
  • Electricity & Electronics
  • Comics Science & Nature
Authors
Andy Hirsch
Publisher
First Second
Published
May 23, 2023
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Electricity and circuits · How electricity is generated · Lightning
Reading lane
Chemistry