Electric Gadgets and Gizmos: Battery-Powered Buildable Gadgets that Go! (Kids Can Do It) [Paperback]

Inc. Kids Can Press (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Series: Kids Can Do It

In this book in the Kids Can Do It series, kids can learn how to turn a pair of old sunglasses into wacky windshield-wiper glasses and an ordinary box into a "gift" box that rumbles. Kids begin by learning about the parts of a basic circuit and go on to build switches and battery packs. Projects are made from recycled household materials -- such as cardboard tubes, clothespins and empty shampoo bottles -- and powered by batteries. Helpful hints and troubleshooting tips ensure success with every gadget!

Editorial Reviews

Review

This book will appeal to children who have an interest in making the gadgets and gizmos for their own sake. They will learn much about the practical applications of electricity, and the breakdown into steps allows the more creative kids to go on and build battery-powered gadgets of their own.

With his ample knowledge and ability to present activities in a clear fashion, Bartholomew makes tough subject matter accessible. Two major strengths of Electric Gadgets and Gizmos are its superior yet simple illustrations and its easy-to-follow instructions.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Kids Can Press (April 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550744399
• ISBN-13: 978-1550744392
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.5 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #999,058 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #28 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Electricity & Electronics
  • #76 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Electricity & Electronics

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nicely illustrated instructions, Little else, August 3, 2001

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This review is from: Electric Gadgets and Gizmos: Battery-Powered Buildable Gadgets that Go! (Kids Can Do It) (Paperback)

I was anxious to get this book for my son who is a precocious builder. However, I was disappointed to see that the gadgets you can build were not described at the beginning of the instuctions. The gadget is named, then the building instructions begin. There is no description of what the gadget does, or how it works.

I was pleased to see that most of the items need to make the projects are easy to find, since my son already experiments with electricity. However, starting from scratch will mean a trip to the electronics store for most people.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars lots of fun, July 31, 2000

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Electric Gadgets and Gizmos: Battery-Powered Buildable Gadgets that Go! (Kids Can Do It) (Paperback)

I like it. It's a pretty tough book. I'm eight years old and I've been able to make almost everything in the book on my own. There's a supply list in the front and we've found most things at Radio Shack. The instructions are kind of easy to follow. It's hard work, but it's worth it.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for young inventors, May 17, 2001

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ralammj "ralammj" (Santa Cruz, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Electric Gadgets and Gizmos: Battery-Powered Buildable Gadgets that Go! (Kids Can Do It) (Paperback)

This is a great book for a simple introduction to electronic gadget building. My son is always building and designing and this is giving him a way to do it with electronics.