TY - BOOK AU - Wilson,Eric B. TI - Electricity for the 4-H Scientist T2 - Idaho Agricultural Extension Service Bulletin 396, June, 1962 AV - QC PY - 2011/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Electricity -- Juvenile literature N1 - Release date is 2011-11-16; How to use this book -- Getting acquainted with electricity -- Tools for electricians -- Rewire a lamp: be a lamp detective -- Make a trouble light -- What makes motors run -- Taking care of electric motors -- Reading the electric meter -- Ironing is fun -- Let's be friends with electricity -- How electric bells work: for you -- First aid for electrical injuries -- How electricity heats -- Mysterious magnetism -- Give your appliances and lights a square meal -- You can measure electricity; E-text prepared by Kevin Handy, John Hagerson, Matthew Wheaton; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Electricity for the 4-H Scientist" by Eric B. Wilson is an educational manual written in the early 1960s. The book serves as a resource for 4-H members, outlining various educational projects and lessons related to electricity. It is particularly designed to help young scientists understand electrical concepts and safely engage in practical experiments and projects related to electrical usage. The opening portion of the book introduces the structure and goals of the 4-H Electric project, detailing the credit points necessary for completion based on the participant's age and experience level. It emphasizes the importance of safety when working with electricity and provides guidelines on how to achieve educational objectives, including learning foundational concepts related to conductors and insulators, building simple circuits, and ensuring proper electrical practices. Essentially, it sets the stage for hands-on learning and encourages young participants to explore the world of electricity safely and responsibly. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38036 ER -