electric wiring

A guide to what it takes to be electricians.

Simple text and full-color photographs provide a brief introduction to electricity.

Did you know that trees, buildings, and even people can act as conductors for electricity? Or have you ever wondered why we're warned not to go outside during a thunderstorm? Scientists, engineers, and electricians use conductors in their work and research, but conductors are also found in many of the devices and tools we use every day. But how does electricity travel through a conductor? Why are some materials better conductors than others? Discover how a conductor works, as well as what makes a good insulator, and explore how different types of conductors work in modern technology!.

Have you ever wondered where the electricity powering your home or school comes from? What about how that electricity travels? In any device that uses electricity, inside is a small path through which that electricity travels, known as a circuit. Whether we see them in these devices or not, circuits are constantly at work. But how do circuits work? How were they invented? Explore the key concepts that make up a circuit, including the power source, conducting path, and load, and learn how circuits power devices of all sizes, from computers to the lights in your home to satellites in outer space!.

Discover the history of batteries and how scientists and engineers figured out ways to store electricity. Explore what makes up a battery, including an anode, cathode, and electrolyte, and learn how batteries can power all kinds of electronics from a cell phone to a bus!.

Provides a guide to installing, testing, repairing, and upgrading home electrical systems. Includes black-and-white photographs and diagrams.

A comprehensive guide to electrical wiring that covers switches, lighting, multimedia, fans, appliances, outdoor wiring, panels, and more; and includes information on tools, materials, and techniques.