Electrons and Crystals by Dr. Theodore Wolkenstein covers fundamentals of solid state physics in an engaging way. Written in an easy, readable style, the book is intended as a supplement to textbook in secondary school physics courses, and the approach to certain topics in the volume is, therefore, unique. The material is presented in terms of models and required no special additional knowledge.Suitable for general reader with a good command of elementary physics and mathematics, this book can also serve as a useful study guide for high-school students.The book was translated from the Russian by Michael Burov and was edited by R. N. Hainsworth, first published by Mir in 1985.