Zap! Play it Safe Around Electricity!

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Keep the Beat! Keep the Beat! Why do doctors use electricity to shock their patients? Electrical Safety at the Circus This traveling circus is like a small city, transporting its own electrical generation and distribution system. SayWhat?! Fantastic facts and activities about electricity. Includes: Don’t Try This at Home! Electric Fish Tales Why don’t electric fish shock themselves? Lighting Undersea Treasure Hunts Finding sunken treasure takes a lot of electric power, but electricity and water don’t mix. What’s the secret? Shock Patrol Ace detective’s shocking find—overloaded outlets in kids’ rooms! Plus indoor safety audit. Find the Hidden Hazards Can you spot the hidden outdoor electrical hazards and stay safe? Lightning & Storm Safety These kids were struck by lightning! Learn how you can stay safe in a lightning storm. Learn how Ben Franklin sure didn’t play it safe! Poster Contest Create a poster about an important electrical safety message.

I’m Eelena. I’m an electric eel. Welcome to the premier issue of Zap!

This issue covers the electric distribu tion system, how electricity behaves, and how to be safe around electricity both indoors and outdoors. We hope you’ll share what you learn with your family and friends to help keep them safe, too.

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Editor Carol “ Better Safe Than Sorry ” Ewart Managing Editor Wendy “ What If? ” Ellyn Art Director Ken “ Grounded Outlet ” Feisel Designer Alex “ Double Insulated ” French

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