The Electric War

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This novel study aligns with The Electric War written by Mike Winchell highlighting the competition between Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and George Westinghouse to light the world with electricity.

In the mid-to-late-nineteenth century, a burgeoning science called electricity promised to shine new light on a rousing nation. Inventive and ambitious minds were hard at work. Soon that spark was fanned, and a fiery war was underway to be the first to light—and run—the world with electricity. Thomas Alva Edison, the inventor of direct current (DC), engaged in a brutal battle with Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse, the inventors of alternating current (AC). There would be no ties in this race—only a winner and a loser. The prize: a nationwide monopoly in electric current. Brimming with action, suspense, and rich historical and biographical information about these brilliant inventors, here is the rousing account of one of the world’s defining scientific competitions.

This novel study was created to be used in the secondary science classroom with a major focus on science vocabulary and reading comprehension.

• No-prep, and extremely user-friendly, this novel study is perfect for the whole class, small group, or independent study.
• Perfect for distance learning. Both print and digital versions are available so students can access the digital version from home or school.
• Excellent for school OR homeschool. No-prep and so easy for teachers, parents, and students to follow!

The Electric War Novel Study is broken down into word study and comprehension sections as well as a final project:

• Before You Read p 3
• Word Study: Chapters 1 -3 pp 4-7
• Thomas Edison Timeline p 8
• Word Study: Chapters 4-6 pp 9-11
• Nikola Tesla's Early Life p 12
• Word Study: Chapters 7-10 pp 13-15
• Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse Quotes pp 18-21
• Final Project pp 22-24

*Answer key is also included.

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The Electric War Product details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (January 22, 2019)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250120160
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250120168
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
• Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ N/A
• Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 12

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