Building Squishy Circuits

by Annmarie Thomas, Kristin Fontichiaro, Sage Thomas

Overview

Some of today's most incredible inventions are the work of makers. These people apply creativity to the latest technology to build a variety of remarkable homemade devices. Whether they are programming tiny computers, designing their own board games, or finding new uses for plastic, makers work together to share new ideas and technology. What will you make?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781634727235
Publisher:	Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2017
Series:	21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Makers as Innovators Junior Series
Edition description:	Large Print
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.70(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	580L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

What Are Squishy Circuits? 5

Supplies 7

Making Your First Circuit 9

What's Happening in Your Circuit? 11

Short Circuits 13

What Happens in a Short Circuit? 15

Adding More Lights: Parallel Circuits 17

How Many Lights Can You Add? 19

What Can You Do Next? 21

Glossary 22

Find Out More 23

Index 24

About the Authors 24