Edwin JC Sobey's Books

Helps children gain experience through experimenting, designing, building, and testing models to develop inventions.

Illustrating how a fire alarm detects smoke and what the "plasma" is in a plasma screen television, this fascinating handbook explains how everyday household devices function and operate. More than 180 different household technologies are covered, including gadgets unique to apartment buildings and houseboats. Devices are grouped according to their "habitats"--the living room, family room, den, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, and basement--and feature a detailed description of what the device does and how it works, as well as a photograph for easy identification. With helpful sidebars describing related technical issues, such as why a cheap dimmer switch can interfere with radio reception, this handbook for curious readers provides carefully detailed descriptions and the history behind many of the older household technologies like toasters and faucets to newer technologies like motion detectors, TiVo, and satellite radio.

Written for mechanical novices who may not know their catalytic converters from their universal joints, this practical guide helps teach a basic understanding of how automobiles function. Devices are grouped according to their habitats - under the hood, inside the car, and more - to help identify the technology in question. Solving automotive puzzles such as where exactly does a dipstick dip and what is rack and pinion steering, this handy reference illuminates what's going on under the hood without all that grime and grease.

This fascinating handbook answers the questions of anyone who has ever wondered about the many strange devices found along the roadside, from utility poles to satellite dishes. More than 150 different roadside technologies are covered, and each detailed entry describes what the device does, how it works, and also includes a photograph for easy identification.

The automotive industry is manufacturing more electric vehicles than ever before. It?s not uncommon to see an electric vehicle pull up next to you at a stop light or to pass a charging station beside the road. But what exactly is an electric vehicle? Will it really save you money? Are they hard to maintain? This quick reference guide takes the mystery out of the electric vehicles. We will walk you through the process of deciding if an electric vehicle is right for you. You?ll discover the benefits of electric vehicles, what to know before you buy, and what to do after you bring it home. In addition, a special section is dedicated to addressing common misconceptions such as whether or not EVs have enough range to be a viable option for your transportation needs. Isn?t it time you discover if an electric vehicle is the right choice for you?

Educational resource for teachers, parents and kids!

Describes the history and process of invention and lists national middle school and high school level invention contests and entrance rules, regional inventors' clubs, and ideas for projects.

Suggests simple experiments that demonstrate the principles of aerodynamics and heavier-than-air flight, and provides advice on preparing related science projects.

Suggests a variety of activities to do while on a car trip, including many based on scientific topics such as weather, nature, and how an automobile operates.

Investigates science through a variety of activities that can be performed while waiting in restaurants, using such items as eating utensils, straws, salt and pepper, napkins, and place mats.

Helps children gain experience through experimenting, designing, building, and testing models to develop inventions.

Suggests simple experiments that demonstrate the principles of aerodynamics and heavier-than-air flight, and provides advice on preparing related science projects.

Describes the history and process of invention and lists national middle school and high school level invention contests and entrance rules, regional inventors' clubs, and ideas for projects.

Suggests a variety of activities to do while on a car trip, including many based on scientific topics such as weather, nature, and how an automobile operates.

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