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100 1 _aWoodhull, John F.
_q(John Francis),
_d1857-1941
245 1 4 _aThe Library of Work and Play: Electricity and Its Everyday Uses
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-04-06
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Chris Jordan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"The Library of Work and Play: Electricity and Its Everyday Uses" by John F. Woodhull is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores fundamental concepts in electricity through the practical experiences and lessons shared between the author and his son, focusing on how electricity is applied in everyday life. The educational approach makes complex topics accessible, emphasizing hands-on learning and curiosity. The opening of the book introduces the dynamic relationship between a father and his son, Harold, as they explore the workings of electricity. The author recounts a trip they took to visit a local dynamo and power station, where they discuss the transition from steam to electricity and the underlying principles behind how electricity functions. Through their discussions, the text highlights the interplay of practical observation with theoretical learning, suggesting that understanding comes from direct engagement with the technology around them. The tone is conversational and encouraging, aiming to inspire curiosity about the mechanisms that power modern living. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aElectricity -- Juvenile literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45331
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