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Editorial Reviews
Review
—Boing Boing
“Enlightening and fun.”
—The MagPi
“Chock-full of photographs to help guide young learners along, this book is a great jumping off point for those who are interested in learning about simple circuits and electricity.”
—School Library Connection
“Electronics for Kids continues the No Starch Press tradition of publishing smart books that make STEM topics accessible and encourage kids to think.”
—Homeschool.com
“Electronics for Kids is a fantastic tool for diving into the world of electronics and circuitry.”
—Vivify STEM
“There’s just the right mix of reading and hands-on projects that I’m confident the kids won’t get bored. Even better, the projects won’t insult their intelligence… they feature real components, a real breadboard, and actual schematics. I have no doubt that young readers will finish this book with a solid understanding of the basics of electronics and maybe even a desire to go further and learn more… a win for a parent or a teacher!”
—GeekDad
“This kind of book is the cure for the sense of depression you feel when you go to the toy store and look at the “science” section and everything you see is crap. Just get this book.”
—ScienceBlogs
“The author has pulled off a tremendous balancing act by creating a book that is fun and interesting, that has the reader building things and making stuff happen right from the get-go, and that manages to explain the underlying theory without talking down to the audience.”
—EE Times
About the Author
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars For kids and adults
Very helpful for adults too. This is the kind of stuff they should teach you in school.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
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.
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect start!
Great foundational book on electronics.
4.0 out of 5 stars Mostly great. Had to wait too long.
We waited almost a month for the seller to get this to us. And, be warned, no tracking was made available. This book was shipped to me in amazing shape, better than I expected. It is pretty close to what I expected it to be, based on reviews I read. I was expecting a bunch of cool things to build that taught electricity and electronics--and it does. I was disappointed when the first experiment required us to go buy some more stuff that is hard to locate anywhere but online. I know it will be worth it to do so, but my daughter and I waited a REALLY LONG TIME to get this book from the seller, so we were already kind of impatient, and now I have to order other stuff before we get to use the book. If you have kids, you know you have a small window of time to capitalize on their excitement, and if you wait too long, they'll be on to something else.
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and captivating
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!
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners!
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 unavailableSome 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.
3.0 out of 5 stars This book is outdated.
Drawn out, crazy. A door alarm with foil and wires on the top of a kids door. Goood luck in this world. This book is outdated.
5.0 out of 5 stars Step by Step Instructions
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!
Step by step guide
Easy to understand for kids and people with or need to gain a basic understanding.
Parfait pour les enfants et même les adultes néophytes.
Mon fils de 7 ans s'intéresse de loin à l'électronique et à la robotique. N'y connaissant pas grand chose dans le domaine mais voulant l'aider à en découvrir davantage sur ce sujet j'ai trouvé ce bouquin. Ce livre est parfait si vous poursuivez le même objectif, les bases sont bien expliquées et donc compréhensibles de tous, les projets sympathiques pour un enfant. Parmi ceux-ci, vous retrouverez notamment la création d'une alarme d'intrusion. Attention, il faut prévoir l'achat de matériel(s) (un multimètre, des piles, câbles, clip 9V et etc...) Il faut donc ajouter l'achat du matériel en plus de l'achat du livre.
Ricco di contenuti.. perfetto per l'inesperto appassionato di elettronica.
È in lingua inglese.. ha molte illustrazioni, è spiegato egregiamente.. una guida perfetta.. lo consiglio.
Wonderful book ! Must read
Every enthusiastic person should read
Thank you
We’re using this book as one of our homeschooling textbooks. Lots of great content.
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AED10190
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Order today to get by 7-14 business days
Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.
Imported From: United States
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
Review
—Boing Boing
“Enlightening and fun.”
—The MagPi
“Chock-full of photographs to help guide young learners along, this book is a great jumping off point for those who are interested in learning about simple circuits and electricity.”
—School Library Connection
“Electronics for Kids continues the No Starch Press tradition of publishing smart books that make STEM topics accessible and encourage kids to think.”
—Homeschool.com
“Electronics for Kids is a fantastic tool for diving into the world of electronics and circuitry.”
—Vivify STEM
“There’s just the right mix of reading and hands-on projects that I’m confident the kids won’t get bored. Even better, the projects won’t insult their intelligence… they feature real components, a real breadboard, and actual schematics. I have no doubt that young readers will finish this book with a solid understanding of the basics of electronics and maybe even a desire to go further and learn more… a win for a parent or a teacher!”
—GeekDad
“This kind of book is the cure for the sense of depression you feel when you go to the toy store and look at the “science” section and everything you see is crap. Just get this book.”
—ScienceBlogs
“The author has pulled off a tremendous balancing act by creating a book that is fun and interesting, that has the reader building things and making stuff happen right from the get-go, and that manages to explain the underlying theory without talking down to the audience.”
—EE Times
About the Author
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars For kids and adults
Very helpful for adults too. This is the kind of stuff they should teach you in school.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
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.
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect start!
Great foundational book on electronics.
4.0 out of 5 stars Mostly great. Had to wait too long.
We waited almost a month for the seller to get this to us. And, be warned, no tracking was made available. This book was shipped to me in amazing shape, better than I expected. It is pretty close to what I expected it to be, based on reviews I read. I was expecting a bunch of cool things to build that taught electricity and electronics--and it does. I was disappointed when the first experiment required us to go buy some more stuff that is hard to locate anywhere but online. I know it will be worth it to do so, but my daughter and I waited a REALLY LONG TIME to get this book from the seller, so we were already kind of impatient, and now I have to order other stuff before we get to use the book. If you have kids, you know you have a small window of time to capitalize on their excitement, and if you wait too long, they'll be on to something else.
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and captivating
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!
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners!
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 unavailableSome 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.
3.0 out of 5 stars This book is outdated.
Drawn out, crazy. A door alarm with foil and wires on the top of a kids door. Goood luck in this world. This book is outdated.
5.0 out of 5 stars Step by Step Instructions
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!
Step by step guide
Easy to understand for kids and people with or need to gain a basic understanding.
Parfait pour les enfants et même les adultes néophytes.
Mon fils de 7 ans s'intéresse de loin à l'électronique et à la robotique. N'y connaissant pas grand chose dans le domaine mais voulant l'aider à en découvrir davantage sur ce sujet j'ai trouvé ce bouquin. Ce livre est parfait si vous poursuivez le même objectif, les bases sont bien expliquées et donc compréhensibles de tous, les projets sympathiques pour un enfant. Parmi ceux-ci, vous retrouverez notamment la création d'une alarme d'intrusion. Attention, il faut prévoir l'achat de matériel(s) (un multimètre, des piles, câbles, clip 9V et etc...) Il faut donc ajouter l'achat du matériel en plus de l'achat du livre.
Ricco di contenuti.. perfetto per l'inesperto appassionato di elettronica.
È in lingua inglese.. ha molte illustrazioni, è spiegato egregiamente.. una guida perfetta.. lo consiglio.
Wonderful book ! Must read
Every enthusiastic person should read
Thank you
We’re using this book as one of our homeschooling textbooks. Lots of great content.
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