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Electronics for Kids: Play with Simple Circuits and Experiment with Electricity!

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Why do the lights in a house turn on when you flip a switch? How does a remote-controlled car move? And what makes lights on TVs and microwaves blink? The technology around you may seem like magic, but most of it wouldn’t run without electricity. Electronics for Kids demystifies electricity with a collection of awesome hands-on projects. In Part 1, you’ll learn how current, voltage, and circuits work by making a battery out of a lemon, turning a metal bolt into an electromagnet, and transforming a paper cup and some magnets into a spinning motor. In Part 2, you’ll make even more cool stuff as you: –Solder a blinking LED circuit with resistors, capacitors, and relays –Turn a circuit into a touch sensor using your finger as a resistor –Build an alarm clock triggered by the sunrise –Create a musical instrument that makes sci-fi soundsThen, in Part 3, you’ll learn about digital electronics—things like logic gates and memory circuits—as you make a secret code checker and an electronic coin flipper. Finally, you’ll use everything you’ve learned to make the LED Reaction Game—test your reaction time as you try to catch a blinking light!With its clear explanations and assortment of hands-on projects, Electronics for Kids will have you building your own circuits in no time. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ No Starch Press


Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 15, 2016


Edition ‏ : ‎ Combined


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 328 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1593277253


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 53


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.5 pounds


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 12 years, from customers


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.01 x 0.83 x 9.25 inches


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Wonderful!
Format: Paperback
My son asked for a circuit kit. We purchased one before and though nice, it was pricey for the things it provided. I decided to make my own kit using this book. I cannot say enough good things about this. I have not given it to my 12-year-old yet but he will love it. I read almost the whole book to purchase supplies for the experiments as part of his gift. The book makes the shopping list easy. Although other suppliers are listed as well, I went ahead and ordered everything through Jameco. I learned so much just by reading the chapters to purchase the supplies. Very well done. The book provides a stair-step approach to learning various aspects of electricity which I found perfect for a beginner. It was not overwhelming but I think it will be challenging enough to hold I interest. I love that the author said he wrote this book because he would have liked to have something like it as a child. It not only provides instructions but explains the rationale which I believe will be applicable to future endeavors. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2019 by Audrey Blaylock
    • This is a great for demonstrating principles of electronics.
Format: Paperback
This book is excellent. My granddaughter is eating it up. She is nine years old, but quite advanced for her age. I suspect that not many nine-year-olds would understand some of this material.
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2025 by Sam
    • Well written and captivating
Format: Paperback
My 8-year-old son who is a self professed future engineer and techie cannot put this book down! Shortly after receiving this book after Christmas, he asked me to order basic electronics parts to put together some of the circuits described in this book, and has been working night and day putting together circuits, including a door alarm to ward off intruders into his bedroom. This book seamlessly combines some basic science principles with practical application in a way that all inquisitive minds, young and old, will be able to appreciate. A great learning tool that does not involve the screen and will equip our youth with the knowledge, tools, and skills that they will need in the digital future! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021 by Andrew
    • Possibly too textbookish to interest kids who are not already motivated
Format: Paperback
This book could have been infinitely better with a small packet of parts. This is a great catalog of projects which motivated kids can refer to. The pictures are good and the instructions are great. Each project is explained in a step by step manner with a description of what is happening. However, one thing that I felt was unfortunate was that the book expects the reader to go out and acquire all the parts on his own. It seems like attaching a small box of basic parts (an LED, zinc/copper pins, pre-stripped wires, breadboard, etc) would have gone far to really bootstrap a kid receiving this. As it is, the book is great in what it does, which is provide project ideas and detailed information to support motivated kids. However if it increased its scope just a little bit it could be an enormously useful and fun thing. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2016 by raboof
    • For kids and adults
Format: Paperback
Very helpful for adults too. This is the kind of stuff they should teach you in school.
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2025 by Kevin Joshua chambers
    • Step by Step Instructions
Format: Paperback
My grandson and I like to tinker with electronics. We have several books that start out with the basics and then jump to "magic happens and here's the finished product" with all the intermediate steps left out. This book is a good step by step book with fun illustrations and helpful text. There are a lot of easy projects to keep your interest while you build knowledge. Worthwhile book! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2021 by Laura W.
    • Great for beginners!
Format: Paperback
I purchased this book for my 6-year-old son. We're just on the second project, but he's enjoying the book. Here's what I like: - breakdown of concepts - approachable material for beginners - reads like a textbook, but not as boring! Here's what I'd like to see - quizzes at the end of each project - more product alternatives if suggestions are unavailable Some of the item numbers were no longer available through the supplier. That made it a little tough to decide what substitute to purchase, especially since I have no experience with creating engineering projects! Overall, I would highly recommend this book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2017 by Amazonlover
    • Great Book!
Format: Paperback
I bought this for my 9 yr old son for Christmas. He loves the snap circuits, so this to me was a graduation to the next level of actually building the circuits. It has a good explanation of electricity and how it works. I appreciated the list of items and where to get them, so that you can build the various projects. I ordered the book well ahead of time, went through the book, then bought the materials needed to make the projects. I put the book and the materials in a nice case and gave him his own "kit" for Christmas. He LOVES it! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2017 by Doc Holliday

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