Electrical Engineering: Learn It, Try It!

by Ed Sobey

Overview

Are you amazed by the power of electricity? Are you curious to learn more about it? Then electrical engineering might just be the career path for you! Learn the basics from a real-life expert and get some hands-on experience. The world of electrical engineering is at your fingertips.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515764267
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	08/01/2017
Series:	Science Brain Builders
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	800L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 What Do Electrical Engineers Do? 4

Project 1 Make a Circuit 8

Chapter 2 Magnetism 14

Project 2 Make an Electromagnet 16

Chapter 3 Heat and Motion 20

Project 3 Power an Electric Motor 22

Chapter 4 Conductors, Insulators, and Resistors 24

Project 4 Make a Resistor 26

Chapter 5 Switch It On and Off 30

Project 5 Make a Switch 32

Project 6 Make a Momentary Contact Switch 36

Chapter 6 Powering the World With Electricity 40

Project 7 Make Electricity 42

Chapter 7 Stay Charged Up! 44

Glossary 46

Read more 47

Maker Space Tips 47

Internet Sites 47

Index 48

Author Bio 48

Interviews

Real-life experts bring science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics to life. Readers are invited to try hands-on projects in the field with easy-to-find items. Projects break complex topics into information that kids can readily comprehend. A must-have for any child with a budding interest in science.