books

friendly intros and deep dives

friendly intros / learn-by-doing

• electronics for kids, ø. n. dahl gentle intro, breadboard projects
• a beginner’s guide to circuits, ø. n. dahl tiny, approachable builds
• make: electronics, c. platt hands-on experiments, solid pace
• getting started in electronics, f. w. mims iii classic hand-drawn primer

read drawings / components

• beginner’s guide to reading schematics, s. gibilisco symbols + wiring literacy
• encyclopedia of electronic components, vol. 1, c. platt what parts do, when to use them

broader courses / self-study

• teach yourself electricity and electronics, s. gibilisco structured self-study, analog + digital
• practical electronics for inventors, p. scherz & s. monk big friendly reference

deeper dives / lab companions

• the art of electronics, horowitz & hill the big boss; design reference
• learning the art of electronics, hayes & horowitz lab-style companion to aoe
• principles of electronics, c. simpson clear theory with applications