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Old 07-14-2007, 04:25 PM   #1
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Electric Circuits Book Recommendations?
Looking for an intro book that's self explanatory that my son can read on his own.
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Old 07-14-2007, 05:07 PM   #2
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Forgot to add that son will be HS senior in fall and has taken AP Physics B. Any good textbooks out there?
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Old 07-14-2007, 05:45 PM   #3
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My circuits class last semester used The Art of Electronics by Horowitz and Hill. I found it to be understandable and complete. It might be a little too advanced for someone who hasn't had much exposure to calculus to read on his own, however.
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Old 07-14-2007, 06:48 PM   #4
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1.) http://www.amazon.com/Basic-Engineer.../dp/0471407402

This text is a pretty good introduction. Easy to follow, intended for non-EE majors, but as a high school student, I think it's a good text to get the basics down.

2.) http://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-E...4456728&sr=1-2

Good, goes into more topics and details than book 1, but pricey. I'd recommend the first book.
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Old 07-15-2007, 12:01 AM   #5
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American Amateur Radio League (AARL)

Well written books that have gone thru many editions but the information is improved. Reasonable cost.
http://www.arrl.org/catalog/
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Old 07-17-2007, 08:48 PM   #6
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allaboutcircuits.com is free, but a work in progress.
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