Electronics for Kids, 2nd Edition

Learn to control electricity with the click of a button, the tip of your finger, and even the light from the sun!Learn to control electricity with the click of a button, the tip of your finger, and even the light from the sun!Ready to have the incredible world of electronics at your fingertips? Ward off intruders with an alarm that buzzes when someone opens your bedroom door, create a reaction game you can play with your friends, and build your own playable musical instrument with funky digital sounds-all while learning the ins and outs of batteries, electric currents, breadboards, and more!Throughout your electronics journey, you'll-Calculate resistance, voltage, and current values with Ohm's lawSolder components to a circuit board to create permanent projectsUse transistors to create "smart" devices that react to touchThe second edition of this bestselling kids book is revised and updated to focus on building a strong foundation of electronics, with more accessible language and less complicated theory. Plus, project product lists are less expensive, with more readily available components and tools. Full-color illustrations and diagrams provide helpful context and keep you engaged throughout.

Praise for the first edition of Electronics for Kids:

“Beautifully designed.”
—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

yvind Nydal Dahl built his first circuit at 14 and has been passionate about electronics ever since. He has a master's degree in electronics from the University of Oslo, helps companies develop new products, and travels the world while teaching electronics workshops. He also writes beginner-friendly tutorials at http-//www.build-electronic-circuits.com.

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