Magnet: How William Gilbert Discovered That Earth Is a Great Magnet

by Darcy Pattison

The compass needle always pointed north.

This simple observation sent William Gilbert deep into research about magnets. William's insatiable curiosity led him to collect lodestones from all over the world, conducting fascinating experiments that debunked myths and revealed astonishing facts about magnets.

But he kept coming back to the question of why the compass needle pointed north. He finally concluded that Earth itself is...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1629442453
• ISBN13: 9781629442457
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Mims House
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3