Branley, Franklyn M. and Vaughan, Eleanor K., Mickey's Magnet (New York, NY: Harper and Row, Publishers, Inc., 1956)
This is a wonderfully imaginative story for young children.
James, Albert, Batteries and Bulbs (Great Britain, Macdonald &Co., 1973)
Published in Great Britain, This book presents children with some simple interesting experiments they can perform at home. I also used this book as a resource for writing this unit.
Pine, Tillie S. and Levine, Joseph, Magnets, and how to use them (Scholastic Magazine, 1963).
Presents an overview of basic information on magnets. Great experiments for sharing at home with the family. I also used this book as a resource for writing this unit.
Wellington, Jerry, The Super Science Book of Forces (New York: Thomson Learning, 1994)
This book only provides a short section on magnetic force, but has a variety of other information on forces in nature. A great way to learn more. Great illustrations. I also used this book as a resource for writing this unit.
Wilkes, Angela, My First Book of Science (Alfred A. Knopf, Inc, 1990)
A wonderfully illustrated book of experiments and ideas. Very appealing to children. I also used this book as a resource for writing this unit.
Wyler, Rose and Ames, Gerald, Prove it! (Scholastic Book Services, 1963) 53-63.
A thought provoking book for children on a variety of scientific topics. Section on magnets is especially interesting. I also used this book as a resource for writing this unit.