Offers informative explanations of electrical processes and frequently used electrical devices
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Grade 6-9-- This updated version of Wires and Watts (Scribners, 1981) resembles its predecessor in format and approach but provides a new, more modern set of projects for experimenters and hobbyists. The first five of the book's ten chapters are virtually identical to the original, but incorporated into the material on the history of electricity, its basics, power sources for experiments, measurement of electricity, and useful tools are new mentions of rechargeable batteries, solar power, and VOM multimeters. The major changes, though, lie in the last five chapters, which present instructions for the new projects. These projects emphasize solid state devices and include directions for building sensors for light, temperature, and moisture; a fire alarm; weather instruments; photographic equipment; and games. Explanations and directions are clear; diagrams and schematics look useful, and, like the original, the book is attractively presented. Projects are not overly elaborate and are inexpensive to build, although some of the auxiliary equipment and tools could be costly. Because of the difference in the projects presented, this revision does not render the original obsolete; both can live happily side-by-side on library shelves, offering readers the most flexible assortment of projects from which to choose. --Jeffrey A. French, Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
FREE shipping within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speedsSeller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.8. Seller Inventory # G0684189143I3N10
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.8. Seller Inventory # G0684189143I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.8. Seller Inventory # G0684189143I4N10
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: The Book Cellar, LLC, Nashua, NH, U.S.A.
library. Condition: Good. Has moderate shelf wear, highlighting, underlining and/or writing. Great used condition. A portion of your purchase of this book will be donated to non-profit organizations.Over 1,000,000 satisfied customers since 1997! Choose expedited shipping (if available) for much faster delivery. Delivery confirmation on all US orders. Seller Inventory # 10774435
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 3391299-75
Quantity: 1 available