Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines: How to Make Crazy Contraptions Using

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Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Publication Date
2018-10-16
Pages
160
ISBN
1631595261
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN-10
1631595261
ISBN-13
9781631595264
eBay Product ID (ePID)
242735282

Product Key Features

Book Title
Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines : How to Make Crazy Contraptions Using Everyday Stuff--Creative Kid-Powered Projects!
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2018
Topic
Science & Nature / Experiments & Projects, Science & Nature / Physics, Technology / Inventions, Machinery, Hand Tools
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, House & Home, Juvenile Nonfiction
Author
Paul Long
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
19.4 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
8.6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2018-027954
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
Fifth Grade
Dewey Decimal
621.8
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Synopsis
With Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines , you'll create 13 zany and awesome mechanical contraptions using stuff from around the house. Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines invites you into the wonderful world of crazy contraptions inspired by the amazing artwork of renowned cartoonist, engineer, and inventor Rube Goldberg , whose wacky, imaginary machines accomplished a simple task by taking a hilariously complicated route. In this entertaining and instructive book, mechanical engineer and educator Paul Long gives step-by-step instructions for making low-tech devices using everyday objects in inspired and ingenious ways. Each of the 13 projects demonstrates how to build the machine's various elements and explains how they work together to make a mind-boggling mechanism that delivers hours of fun and fascination. Machines for Your Room. Be the master of your domain with the Door Knocker, Light Switcher, and Door Opener. Machines for Around the House. Get your chores done (and improve your personal hygiene) with the Plant Waterer, Toothpaste Squeezer, and Soap Dispenser. Machines for Fun and Nonsense. The Flag Raiser, Marble Launcher, Music Maker, and Balloon Popper are guaranteed to both amaze and amuse. Machines for Food. With the Vending Machine, Candy Dispenser, and Cookie Dunker, snacking has never been so fun You'll also find interesting sidebars on the science behind each gadget , plus tips and tricks for success. Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines gives you the know-how to start your own incredible chain reactions, With Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines , you'll create thirteen zany and awesome mechanical contraptions using stuff from around the house., With Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines , you'll create 13 zany and awesome mechanical contraptions using stuff from around the house. Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines invites you into the wonderful world of crazy contraptions inspired by the amazing artwork of renowned cartoonist, engineer, and inventor Rube Goldberg , whose wacky, imaginary machines accomplished a simple task by taking a hilariously complicated route. In this entertaining and instructive book, mechanical engineer and educator Paul Long gives step-by-step instructions for making low-tech devices using everyday objects in inspired and ingenious ways. Each of the 13 projects demonstrates how to build the machine's various elements and explains how they work together to make a mind-boggling mechanism that delivers hours of fun and fascination. Machines for Your Room. Be the master of your domain with the Door Knocker, Light Switcher, and Door Opener. Machines for Around the House. Get your chores done (and improve your personal hygiene) with the Plant Waterer, Toothpaste Squeezer, and Soap Dispenser. Machines for Fun and Nonsense. The Flag Raiser, Marble Launcher, Music Maker, and Balloon Popper are guaranteed to both amaze and amuse. Machines for Food. With the Vending Machine, Candy Dispenser, and Cookie Dunker, snacking has never been so fun! You'll also find interesting sidebars on the science behind each gadget , plus tips and tricks for success. Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines gives you the know-how to create your own incredible chain reactions!, Create twelve zany and awesome mechanical contraptions using stuff from around the house. With Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines , you'll create twelve zany and awesome mechanical contraptions using stuff from around the house. Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines is inspired by the amazing artwork of renowned cartoonist, engineer, and inventor Rube Goldberg, whose wacky, imagined machines accomplished tasks by taking the most complicated route possible. This book invites kids to this wonderful world of creating crazy contraptions. In this entertaining and instructive book, mechanical engineer and educator Paul Long gives step-by-step instructions for making low-tech devices using everyday objects in inspired and ingenious ways. Create machines that fold your shirts, dispense candy, make music, and more. Each of the twelve projects demonstrates how to build the machines various elements, and explains how they work together to make a mind-boggling mechanism that delivers hours of fun and fascination. Also included are interesting sidebars on the science behind each gadget, plus tips and tricks for success. Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines gives you the know-how to start your own, fantastic chain reactions.
LC Classification Number
TJ147.L66 2018

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