The Dangerous Book for Boys: Essential Electronics

The popular Dangerous Book for Boys has led untold thousands of little guys through old-school adventures -- now it sets the nostalgically charming tone for this book/kit combo! The Essential Electronics set presents electronics in straightforward language that your son or grandson can easily understand, encouraging him to question, theorize, and experiment as you work side by side.

Among the many discoveries that await the two of you are experiments with static electricity, resistors, capacitors, diodes, and LEDs. Follow his lead as he delves into conductor/insulator tests and learns about voltage, current, power, logical circuits and transistors, and even electrons. Watch him build projects like an electromagnet, a whirring motor, a zingy joy buzzer, and an awesome winged vibrating bug! He'll take his knowledge into the present as he learns about the inner workings of today's cell phones, computers, satellites, and TVs.

As he finishes the last of the 30 experiments in the 32-page experiment manual, you'll be rewarded with his satisfied expression and eagerness to keep on learning!

Ages 8 and up.