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           This is The Dangerous Book for Boys Essential Electronics
                             by Thames & Kosmos
                          Suitable for Ages 8 & Up.

FEATURES: Learn about electric current and electrons
          Conduct hair-raising experiments with static electricity
          Read a brief history of the research and discoveries associated
            with electricity and electronics
          Investigate materials to see if they are conductors or insulators
          Discover the relationships between voltage, current and power
          Experiment with resistors, capacitors, diodes and LED's
          Learn how some common electronic devices work such as cell phones,
            computers, satellites and televisions
          More than 30 hands-on experiments and projects
          Full-color, 32-page manual guides your experiments

INCLUDES: Cardboard circuit board     Ten zinc washers
          Polystyrene block           Two metal caps for motor
          Die-cut cardboard pieces    Two brass fasteners
          Vibrating motor             Two push-button switches
          Ten jumper wires            Six large paper clips
          Two LED's (red & green)     Iron nail
          Four resistors              Two wooden sticks
          Capacitor                   Spool of copper wire
          Two NPN transistors         Ring magnet
          9V battery clip             Sand paper
          Twelve connector clips      Rubber balloon
          32-page full color manual

REQUIRES: One 9V battery (FUGP7600)
          Two AA batteries (FUGP7300)
          One 3V button cell battery

COMMENTS: Not to be used by children except under the supervision of adults
            who have familiarized themselves with the experiments and saftey
            precautions in the manual
          Due to small parts that could cause a choking hazard please keep
            away from children 3 years of age and younger

                                                                    tlh 10/7/09



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