Electronics For Kids For Dummies - Softcover

Shamieh, Cathleen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 111921565X ISBN 13: 9781119215653

Publisher: For Dummies, 2016

Synopsis

The easy way for kids to get started with electronics

If your youngster likes to tinker, Electronics For Kids For Dummies is here to teach them the core concepts of electronics in a fun and engaging way. Written in a language elementary-to-middle-school-aged kids can understand, it's packed with full-color photos, easy-to-follow instructions, simple examples, and 13 cool projects that will boost your child's confidence while instilling valuable electronics lessons.

Written by an experienced engineer who authored Electronics For Dummies, this friendly guide shows children the right way to learn about this exciting―but potentially dangerous―field. From making their very own LED flashlight and basic radio to building a smart nightlight and making an LED blink, Electronics For Kids For Dummies walks young readers through 13 projects that are easy to accomplish―and, most importantly, fun! Plus, the full-color design is heavy on eye-catching graphics and the format is focused on the steps to completing a project, making it approachable for any youngster with an interest in exploring the electrifying world of electronics.

• Introduces kids to the basics of electronics
• Includes 13 projects that promote your kid's sense of achievement
• Features larger print to make the material less intimidating and easier to navigate
• Covers tools and safety measures to ensure your child's safety

Spark your child's interest in the shockingly exciting field of electronics with Electronics For Kids For Dummies!

About this title

From the Back Cover

• Learn electronics the fun and easy way
• Control lights, sound, and timing
• Make 13 cool & useful projects

Be an electronics rock star!

Want to make an LED flashlight, complete with an on/off switch? Interested in building a radio and an audio amplifier? This book shows you how to create these and other projects ― while learning about resistors, capacitors, current, and more! Step-by-step instructions and colorful illustrations guide you as you build projects that will amaze your friends and family.

• Stop & Go ― build a three-way traffic light with adjustable timing
• Name That Tune ― make a one-octave keyboard for playing your favorite music
• Spin the Wheel ― create a guess-the-number game with lights and sound effects

About the Author

Cathleen Shamieh is an electrical engineer and a high-tech writer with extensive engineering and consulting experience in the fields of medical electronics, speech processing, and telecommunications.

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 111921565X
• ISBN 13: 9781119215653
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352