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Getting Started with Electronics

Build Electronic Circuits!
Series: Dummies Junior
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Getting Started with Electronics by Cathleen Shamieh is a primer aimed at introducing young readers to the fascinating world of electronics. The book provides simple explanations of basic electronic concepts and hands-on projects that guide children in creating their own electronic circuits. Through engaging activities, children learn how electricity works and develop a foundational understanding of building electronic devices.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you're a young aspiring inventor eager to dive into the world of electronics. With its simple explanations and fun projects, it'll guide you through the basics of circuits and components, making it a perfect start for curious minds interested in hands-on learning.

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Getting Started with Electronics

Fun and engaging electronics projects just for kids! Built for the youngest of learners from the makers of the trusted For Dummies brand, you can feel good about giving your child a book that will spark their creativity.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Fun and engaging electronics projects just for kids!

Do you have a cunning kid who's curious about what goes on inside computers, phones, TVs, and other electronic devices? You may just have a budding Edison on your hands—and what better way to encourage their fascination with electronics than a book filled with projects they can complete on their own?

In Getting Started with Electronics, your child will follow simple steps to safely create cool electronics projects using basic materials that can easily be found at online retailers or hobby shops.

Just imagine your child's delight as they use clips, switches, resistors, capacitors, and more to create circuits that control light and sound! From building a nifty LED flashlight to tuning in to a local radio station using a homemade tuner—and more—your little electronic wiz's world is about to get a whole lot brighter!

  • Features vivid designs and a short page count
  • Focuses on your child experiencing a sense of accomplishment
  • Projects introduce core concepts while keeping tasks simple
  • Teaches electronics in a safe environment

Built for the youngest of learners from the makers of the trusted For Dummies brand, you can feel good about giving your child a book that will spark their creativity.

Series: Dummies Junior

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119313809

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 January 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 204g

Pages: 128

About the Author

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

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