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LoC No.: 11018474

Title: The Library of Work and Play: Electricity and Its Everyday Uses

Note: Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Chris Jordan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
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Summary: "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.)

Author: Woodhull, John F. (John Francis), 1857-1941

EBook No.: 45331

Published: Apr 6, 2014

Downloads: 50

Language: English

Subject: Electricity -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: Technology: Electrical, Electronics and Nuclear engineering

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 11018474

Title: The Library of Work and Play: Electricity and Its Everyday Uses

Note: Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced 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.)

Summary: "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.)

Author: Woodhull, John F. (John Francis), 1857-1941

EBook No.: 45331

Published: Apr 6, 2014

Downloads: 50

Language: English

Subject: Electricity -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: Technology: Electrical, Electronics and Nuclear engineering

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.