Electric power
Explores the history of electric power, the use of electricity in the home, industry, and farms; and the function of power stations, and the distribution and transmission networks. Includes experiments that could be done at home.
Westinghouse School Service
Westinghouse Electric Corp.
1952
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Comic book; color; 24p.; 6.7 x 10 in (17 x 24 cm.)
Eng
Comic book
B-5484
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How does it work?
Educational comic book from Westinghouse explores different electrical-based technologies, including atomic power, jet propulsion, electric lighting, motors, radio, and television. It also explores the technology of the future. It includes some experiments that could be done at home.
Westinghouse School Service
Westinghouse Electric Corp.
1950
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Comic book; color; 16p.; 6.7 x 10 in (17 x 24 cm.)
Eng
Comic book
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On the air
A microphone comes to life and takes young Jimmy on behind-the-scenes tour of the NBC radio studios.
National Broadcasting Company
National Broadcasting Company
1947
Glankoff, Sam 1894-1982
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Comic book; color; 16p.; 6.7 x 10 in (17 x 24 cm.)
Eng
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Mr. Edison's dilemma: the perplexing problem of keeping our electric lights on.
A class discusses the basics of electricity generation and the challenges that face utilities with the increase in electricity usage.
Utilities Educational Services, New York City
Consumers Power Company
1976
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Comic book; color; 16p.; 6.7 x 10 in (17 x 24 cm.)
eng
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Light for the world
Students visit a theater and see a show about Edison's life and electricity-related inventions, including his incandescent lamp and bi-polar dynamo. The show also discusses the changes in electricity generation since Edison's time and how they shaped modern life.
Culver Company, Stamford, CT
Culver Company, Stamford, CT
1984
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Comic book; color; 16p.; 6.7 x 10 in (17 x 24 cm.)
eng
Comic book
2084
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George Westinghouse
The comic commemorates the centennial of George Westinghouse's birth, telling the story of his life, the invention of the air brake for trains and his work with William Stanley and Nikola Tesla on alternating current electricity. The comic includes six pages of electricity experiments for children, including building electric cells, electromagnets, an electric motor and a radio receiver. Reprinted from True Comics magazine.
Westinghouse Electric Corp.
Westinghouse Electric Corp.
1946
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Comic book; color; 16p.; 6.7 x 10 in (17 x 24 cm.)
eng
Comic book
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