household electronics

Creative inventors have built hundreds and thousands of new small machines that help in every area of life. Inside, find out the latest on gadgets hard at work in every part of your life!.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to coding in homes. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

A guide to creating a "smart home" that includes tips and advice for integrating the latest technology into every aspect of the home and office.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that define over three thousand terms related to personal information technology, including home computers, cell phones, MP3s, gaming systems, CD players, and other devices.

Presents quirky projects that explain how to turn everyday objects into spy gadgets and other helpful objects such as metal detectors, spy gadgets, survival kits, gas masks, speakers, and more.

A guide to understanding and repairing electronics equipment that uses easy-to-understand language and clear illustrations to explain how to make basic repairs for virtually anything that plugs into a wall.

Contains detailed instructions and diagrams for creating a number of objects using ordinary household items and includes ideas for making a radio from a penny, starting a fire using water, and constructing a fire extinguisher from items around the kitchen.

Describes the inner workings and science of several household items, including remote controls, lightbulbs, refrigerators, microwaves, and others.

Illustrations and simple text teach young readers how everyday inventions like the telephone, cars, televisions, vacuum cleaners, and cameras work.