The Invention Hunters visit a child's home in their flying museum, where they learn how electricity works.

In graphic novel format, teaches readers all about electricity--where it comes from and how it keeps the world running. Giant monsters are on a rampage, and it's Menlo the mech's job to protect the city! But when this metal marvel is shut down by an unlucky lightning strike, a resourceful engineer and his high-energy niece will have to find a way to plug in and power up to save everyone from certain doom! -- from back of book

"Electricity can seem like a mysterious force. We often don't even think about it, until the power goes off. This valuable volume allows young scientists to explore the energy we call electricity and understand how humans have harnessed it to power our homes and devices today. Essential information is explained in an accessible and entertaining comic-book design. Beneficial diagrams further enable readers to comprehend key concepts and quiz questions...

"What makes the lights turn on in the house? Why do the television, washing machine, and vacuum only work after plugging them into a power outlet? Electricity powers our world, and readers are sure to enjoy this creative look at a basic science curriculum topic. The accessible and age appropriate main text provides them with useful examples of how we apply the science of electricity to everyday life. Fact boxes, sidebars, a detailed glossary, and...

Introduces electrical circuits, discussing what they are, how they work, and how they are used.