The Invention Hunters Discover How Electricity Works

The Magic School Bus meets The Way Things Work in this kid-friendly guide to understanding the basics of electricity, that Kirkus dubbed "the love child of David Macaulay and Captain Underpants."

The Invention Hunters travel the globe in their flying museum collecting the world's greatest inventions! This time, they've landed in a kid's backyard, and these silly scientists think they've stumbled on incredible specimens, from umbrellas and lipsticks to coins and rockets. But what they really discover—with a kid as their guide—is how electricity and magnetism powers lamps, batteries, and even toasters!

Using simple explanations and diagrams and a heaping helping of humor, the Invention Hunters make the perfect companions for curious kids who are ready to learn about science, physics, engineering, history, and more.

Korwin Briggs is a writer and illustrator who makes books, comics, and infographics about history and science. He has written the Invention Hunters series which includes, The Invention Hunters Discover How Machines Work,The Invention Hunters Discover How Electricity Works, The Invention Hunters Discover How Light Works, and The Invention Hunters Discover How Sound Works. He's also the author and illustrator of Gods and Heroes: Mythology Around the World and a webcomic, Veritable Hokum. He lives in New York, and he invites you to visit his website at KorwinBriggs.com.