The Boy's Playbook of Science: Including the Various Chemical and Philosophical Apparatus Required, for the Successful Performance of Scientific Experiments, in Illustration (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Henry Pepper

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267986521 ISBN 13: 9780267986521

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Hands-on science for curious minds: explore electricity, magnetism, and machines with clear setups and illustrated detail.

This classic boy’s science book combines plain explanations with step-by-step experiments and diagrams, inviting young readers to understand how things work while having fun.

Inside you’ll find practical experiments and descriptions spanning early electrical devices, telegraph methods, and turbine mechanisms. The pages balance simple principles with practical notes on building and using apparatus, making complex ideas accessible without overwhelming the beginner reader. The book emphasizes safe, tested approaches to hands-on learning, accompanied by illustrations to guide every project.

What you’ll experience includes:

• Introduction to basic electrical concepts and recording signals with needle and Morse systems
• Construction and understanding of telegraphs, sounders, and simple reverse-switches
• Hands-on looks at water turbines, governors, and hydraulic controls with practical assembly notes
• Illustrated explanations of mechanisms and gear work to demystify machines

Ideal for young readers who enjoy building and testing ideas, or for parents and teachers seeking engaging, age-appropriate science projects.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267986521
• ISBN 13: 9780267986521
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 694