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Magnets in Toys FOCUS Question How do some toys use magnets?

Many toys have magnets. Toys with magnets are fun to play with. Why are magnets fun?

Magnets can stick to each other. They can also push each other. Magnets stick to some metals. They can pick up things. This is why many toys use magnets.

Magnets stick toy train cars together. You can make a long row. You can move all the cars. Turn one car around. What happens?

You can make pictures with magnets. In drawing toys, a pen has a magnet in it. It pulls on small metal pieces. You can move the metal with the magnet. Draw a face. Draw a house. What else can you draw?

Magnets stick to most refrigerators. You can make different shapes. You can make words. You can add numbers together. Think About It Try sticking a magnet on a dishwasher. Try a washing machine. Do they stick? Why?