02189cam a22003253u 4500 22766 UtSlPG 20260610133526.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 14011146 UtSlPG en iso639-1 TK Zerbe, James Slough, 1849-1921 Electricity for Boys Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-09-25 Produced by Joe Longo and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Electricity for Boys" by James Slough Zerbe is a practical guide written in the early 20th century. This work falls within the category of educational publications aimed at teaching young boys the fundamental concepts and applications of electricity through hands-on experiments. It emphasizes the importance of practical experience and experimentation over theoretical knowledge alone. The beginning of the text introduces the fascinating world of electricity, stressing the value of learning through practical application while experimenting with various tools and techniques. Zerbe explains that electricity can be understood better when boys engage directly with the material rather than through rote memorization of its principles. He lays out the book's fundamental approach to education, which involves experimenting, building, and discovering the principles that govern electrical phenomena. This foundational philosophy sets the stage for the more detailed chapters on specific electrical concepts and devices, reflecting a broader goal of fostering critical thinking and hands-on learning among young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Electric apparatus and appliances Electrical engineering -- Juvenile literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22766 63883 63883