Christensen, Victoria G.,

How conductors work / by Victoria G. Christensen. - 40 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. - Connect with electricity . - Connect with electricity. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Shocking electricity -- Lightning strikes -- Water as a conductor -- Metals and graphite -- Semiconductors and superconductors -- Experiment: conductor or insulator?.

"Did you know that trees, buildings, and even people can act as conductors for electricity? Learn about how electricity travels through conductors and what makes a good insulator" -- Provided by publisher.

Ages 8-11. Grades 4-6.

ISBN: 9781512407822 (lb : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2015041873

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Electric conductors--Juvenile literature.
Electric insulators and insulation--Juvenile literature.
Semiconductors--Juvenile literature.

LC Class. No.: TK3303 / .C47 2016

Dewey Class. No.: 537.6/2