No coding. No computers. No kidding. "Don't be fooled by the title. This collection of hands-on projects for tinkering with (and learning about) simple electronics is substantive enough to engross even gadget-loving adults." — The Wall Street Journal ​​Electronics for Kids will teach you how electronics really work: what electricity is, how circuits behave, and how and why things like resistors, capacitors, and transistors do what they do. But reading about electronics isn't enough.  Across 21 hands-on projects, you'll put your new knowledge to the test. You'll learn to read schematics, solder components onto a circuit board, use integrated circuits, and think in digital logic. You'll build: An intruder alarm Your own electromagnet and motor A sunrise wake-up alarm A color guessing game A circuit that senses touch A secret code checker, and more By the end of the book, you'll combine everything you've learned to design and build a playable LED reaction game from scratch, not by following a recipe, but because you understand how every part of it works. (Don't skip any chapters if you can help it!) This second edition has been completely rewritten with all new full-color illustrations , clearer explanations, and a complete progression from basic electricity through digital electronics . Open to any page and see for yourself.Ages 10 and up. No experience needed. Check out the table of contents for the full list of projects.