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What Makes a Magnet? (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) Paperback – July 19, 1996

by Franklyn M. Branley (Author), True Kelley (Illustrator)
4.7 out of 5 stars 311
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Will a magnet pick up a paper clip or a feather? The answer is, just the paper clip. Magnets only pick up things that contain bits of iron. In this new addition to the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series, veteran author Franklyn Branley explains the properties and behavior of magnets. True Kelley's charming illustrations will entertain readers as they discover for themselves what makes a magnet. Hands-on activities include making a magnet and compass.

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  1. Reading age
    3 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 4
  6. Lexile measure
    570L
  7. Dimensions
    9.88 x 0.07 x 8 inches
  8. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  9. Publication date
    July 19, 1996
  10. ISBN-10
    9780064451482
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0064451482
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Franklyn M. Branley was the originator of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series and the author of close to 150 popular books about scientific topics for young readers of all ages. He was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum of Natural History-Hayden Planetarium.



True Kelley has illustrated many favorite books for children in her fun-filled watercolor style, including several in the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. She and the author previously collaborated on What Makes a Magnet? and What the Moon is Like?

True Kelley lives in Warner, New Hampshire.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0064451488
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2 edition (July 19, 1996)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780064451482
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0064451482
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 570L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.88 x 0.07 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 311

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Franklyn Mansfield Branley

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Franklyn Branley was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum-Hayden Planeterium. In 1960, he originated the Let’s–Read–and–Find–Out Science series, dedicated to explaining science to young children and encouraging them to explore their world. Dr. Branley is the author of over 150 science books for children.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
311 global ratings
This is a fun book that can be used to teach magnetism to young children.
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This is a fun book that can be used to teach magnetism to young children.
I like the fact that this book has color cute pictures of a little girl and a mouse adventuring. I also like the fact that it has a little bit about history a little information on the earth loadstone magnetism how compasses work. It’s a great book and I would definitely recommend it to other moms and other teachers. There are some fun activities in this book using materials that can easily be found around the house or classroom. This book gives a little bit of ancient history and teachers about how a Compass works. I even learned about lodestone and how it used to be hung from the string to help people in ancient times find their way.
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Michele Morris
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a fun book that can be used to teach magnetism to young children.
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2022
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I like the fact that this book has color cute pictures of a little girl and a mouse adventuring. I also like the fact that it has a little bit about history a little information on the earth loadstone magnetism how compasses work. It’s a great book and I would definitely recommend it to other moms and other teachers. There are some fun activities in this book using materials that can easily be found around the house or classroom. This book gives a little bit of ancient history and teachers about how a Compass works. I even learned about lodestone and how it used to be hung from the string to help people in ancient times find their way.
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Michele Morris
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a fun book that can be used to teach magnetism to young children.
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2022
I like the fact that this book has color cute pictures of a little girl and a mouse adventuring. I also like the fact that it has a little bit about history a little information on the earth loadstone magnetism how compasses work. It’s a great book and I would definitely recommend it to other moms and other teachers. There are some fun activities in this book using materials that can easily be found around the house or classroom. This book gives a little bit of ancient history and teachers about how a Compass works. I even learned about lodestone and how it used to be hung from the string to help people in ancient times find their way.
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Just Another Consumer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for kids and even adults.
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2018
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I was playing with magnets with my kid, and he asked me how they work. I had no idea, and I wanted to find a good book that would explain it to both of us easily. This one really was perfect. I read it to all my kids, from 8 to 14, and we all enjoyed it. I had some magnets around to play with as we read about them which made it even more fun, and I can say I definitely learned some things I had no idea about. Quality book with easy to understand information.
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Doctor Nancy
5.0 out of 5 stars Every Franklyn Branley book is fantastic
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2012
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Branley has helped educate my grandson (4 yrs old) about so many every day scientific topics in such a manner that my grandson keeps wanting yet another book. I have bought him nearly every one that has been published. The illustrations are marvelous. My grandson started reading to first grade classes at the age of 4 and I credit Branley's work for being a stimulus. Branley's work engages the children with words found in their language. The flow of material readily helps them see/relate to the topics. My grandson, now 5, is at stage 2 so the stories are a bit more complex but the challenge is healthy for him and he gets excited by it. Great author with a very impressive resume and his illustrator really brings it all together for the children.
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History Major
4.0 out of 5 stars Adult supervision needed
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2014
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The Let's Read and Find Out series has been a big hit in our family. They are very well done for young children, full of information and good pictures without being detailed beyond their age group.

I bought this title about magnets as the children are having such a good time with their Magna-Tiles toys. I thought they'd enjoy learning about what causes magnetism. The book explains that well but there is a long section involving an experiment that requires a sewing needle, not an object I'd ever hand to a young child and even more so with a baby sister crawling around. It's hard to read the book without the child expecting to do the experiments with needles--and maybe trying it on his/her own.

So be prepared to exercise a lot of caution with this book if you buy it. Otherwise, it's very good.
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homeschool_mama
5.0 out of 5 stars Keeping Science Fun For Kids!
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2013
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Another great book in the series to add to the collection! I have several books in the "Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science" series and my preschooler and I enjoy all of them. "What Makes A Magnet" explains what a magnet is and how they're used in a way that a child can understand while still keeping it interesting for adults. It also goes back to show the origin of how we found out about magnets and how they were first used by early explorers. It has several fun and easy ideas for experiments that you can do to follow along and try it for yourself. Well written, nicely illustrated, and entertaining!
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susan Reuter
5.0 out of 5 stars answers the "but why…"question
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2014
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I read through this and thought it simple to understand for a child ofd the right age. It is for age 5+. I bought this for my grandson who isn't old enough to understand it but when he is old enough I think this will help him understand magnets. I bought this with the learning resources primary science magnet set. I think they go well together. I will have to update this when he is old enough to read this.
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mamp08
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Early Introduction to Science Concepts
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2016
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I purchased this for my 5-year old nephew along with a Magformers set. The age range says 4-8, and I believe it would be a good fit for that entire range. It offers hands on discovery projects to be done with adult supervision, and the information can be tailored to various levels of learning. Interesting and well done early science text.
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Reader
4.0 out of 5 stars They are a great introduction to science for little children
Reviewed in Canada on February 5, 2016
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We have most of the Level 1 books. They are a great introduction to science for little children. The only reason these don't get five stars is because a slightly bigger font size would have made these books excellent.
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Supriya Bansal
5.0 out of 5 stars love the series
Reviewed in India on August 2, 2016
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love the series ..I keep looking for deals on these books as they have so many good titles ..amazing child friendly way to get preschoolers curious about things...
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Happy in Hooke
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2014
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We love all the books in this series, they're so well priced its tempting to overlook them, but don't.Very well written.Simple enough for young children and their middle-aged mummies to understand, but thorough enough to actually learn and understand something new. I did with this book.Good practical ideas too
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Sethu
4.0 out of 5 stars OK
Reviewed in India on June 14, 2020
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Scrabble addict
5.0 out of 5 stars Discovery
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2016
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Amazing little book and my grandson loves it. Ideal for those kids who want to learn more about "how things work"
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