The Story of Electricity

Reach for this book when your child starts asking how the lights turn on or expresses a desire to build their own inventions. It is perfect for the transition from passive observation to active, hands-on discovery. This guide traces the 2,500 year history of electricity, moving from ancient observations to the modern innovations that power our world. Beyond the history, the book focuses on building confidence through twenty safe, do-it-yourself experiments. It speaks to the emotional need for agency and the thrill of seeing a scientific principle come to life in one's own hands. Best suited for children ages 8 to 12, it transforms a complex, invisible force into something tangible, understandable, and deeply exciting for a budding engineer or scientist.