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Joshua Neustein : Polish forests, magnetic fields, carbon copies-- / by Neustein, Joshua,1940-(CARDINAL)201155; Rose Art Museum.(CARDINAL)153522;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 42-45).
Subjects: Exhibition catalogs.; Neustein, Joshua, 1940-;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Solar cataclysm : how the sun shaped the past and what we can do to save our future / by Joseph, Lawrence E.(CARDINAL)781278;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-268) and index.
Subjects: Solar activity.; Climatic changes; Solar magnetic fields.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The spinning magnet : the force that created the modern world--and could destroy it / by Mitchell, Alanna,author.(CARDINAL)351888;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Electromagnetism.; Magnetic fields.; Geomagnetism.; Solar radiation;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The spinning magnet : the electromagnetic force that created the modern world - and could destroy it / by Mitchell, Alanna,author.(CARDINAL)351888;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-306) and index.Preface: Playing with the universe -- Part I. Magnet -- The beginning of things -- The unpaired spinning electron -- Parking in the shadow of magnetism's forgotten man -- Into whose embrace iron leaps -- Revolutions on paper -- The Earth's magnetic soul -- Voyage into the underworld -- The greatest scientific undertaking the world had ever seen -- The rock that turned the world upside down -- Part II. Current -- Experiment in Copenhagen -- A very intimate relationship -- Jars full of lightning -- The apothecary's son -- The bookbinder's apprentice -- Magnets making currents -- The lines that fill the air -- Part III. Core -- The contorting gyre -- Shocks inside the Earth -- Pharaohs, fairies, and a tar-paper shack -- Zebra skins under the sea -- At the outer edge of the dynamo -- Anomaly to the South -- The worst physics movie ever -- The great hazardous spinning sphere of sodium -- Part IV. Switch -- Looking up -- Horrors the lights foretold -- Lethal patches -- The cost of catastrophe -- Trout noses and pigeon beaks -- A suit of stiff black crayon."A cataclysmic planetary phenomenon is gathering force deep within the Earth. The magnetic North Pole will eventually trade places with the South Pole. Satellite evidence suggests to some scientists that the move has already begun, but most still think it won't happen for many decades. All agree that it has happened many times before and will happen again. But this time it will be different. It will be a very bad day for modern civilization."--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Electromagnetism.; Magnetic fields.; Geomagnetism.; Solar radiation;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 7
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Mighty magnets / by Higgins, Nadia.(CARDINAL)464058; Martínez Ricci, Andrés,illustrator.(CARDINAL)489773;
Where does it stick? -- What does it work through? -- Magnetic fields -- Temporary magnets -- Magnetic poles -- Mighty magnets -- Activity -- Fun facts -- Glossary.Describes magnets and magnetic fields.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Magnetic fields; Magnetism; Magnets;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Northern lights / by Hunter, Nick.(CARDINAL)501930;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Out of this world -- What are the northern lights? -- Where can you see the northern lights? -- Southern lights -- What causes the northern lights? -- Magnetic Earth -- Storms on the sun -- Studying the sun -- Across the solar system -- Beliefs of the past -- See for yourself -- Exploring magnetic fields."This book looks at the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights, exploring what they are, what they look like, where they can be seen, and how they are caused. Readers also learn about the significance of solar storms, the Southern Lights, what people thought about auroras in the past, and how they are explored today. A fun activity is provided along with advice on viewing auroras. Beautiful photographs and simple text help to engage readers and aid their understanding"--Provided by publisher.NC620LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Auroras; Solar wind; Magnetic fields;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 11
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Aluminum Company of America, Badin, North Carolina. by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.(CARDINAL)142572;
Includes bibliographical references (page 13).
Subjects: Aluminum Company of America.; Aluminum industry and trade; Magnetic fields;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Magnetism / by Dunne, Abbie,author.(CARDINAL)351331;
Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.What is a magnet? -- Magnetic materials -- Magnetic field -- How we use magnets.Defines magnetism, explains opposite poles, and lists examples of how magnets are used, such as in a compass and in train tracks.Ages 4-8.K to grade 3.510LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Magnetism; Magnets;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The science of magnetism / by Spilsbury, Louise.(CARDINAL)333019;
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.What is magnetism? -- Magnetic materials -- Magnetic fields -- Electromagnetism -- Magnets and motors -- Magnetism and us."Magnets are all around us, but how do they work? This innovative book delves into that question and many more, showing readers how the pushes and pulls of magnetic force impact both our planet and everyday lives. Informative flowcharts bring magnetism concepts to life with bright colors and insightful fact boxes, giving readers extra incentive to learn more about magnetic materials, how magnets are used in motors, and much more"--Provided by the publisher.4-8NC 11504-5.9-11.4-6.TNC1150L
Subjects: Magnetism; Magnets;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Magnets : magnetism / by Lynette, Rachel.(CARDINAL)670365;
Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index.The power of magnets -- Magnetic attraction -- Magnetic fields -- The Earth's magnetic field -- Attracting and repelling -- Making magnets -- Motor power -- Magnificent magnets!Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Magnets;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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