Bibliograph

Rube Goldberg's big book of building, 24 contraptions that really work!

Type

Label

Rube Goldberg's big book of building, 24 contraptions that really work!

Language

eng

Index

index present

Intended audience

Ages 10 and up, Abrams Books for Young ReadersChildren's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Rube Goldberg's big book of building

Series statement

Series Statement, Volume/Series Number

Sub title

24 contraptions that really work!

Summary

"Build your very own Rube Goldberg Machines in this must-have guide for builders of all ages! To build a Rube Goldberg Machine, all you need is a pile of junk and a great imagination. World-renowned Rube Goldberg Machine builder Zach Umperovitch and STEAMeducator Tori Cameron have teamed up to show us just how true that is in this comprehensive guide to building Rube Goldberg Machines at home. Written in partnership with Rube Goldberg's granddaughter herself, Jennifer George, this book breaks down how tobuild a variety of machines that solve simple problems in complex ways. Progressing in difficulty with each chapter, kids (and builders of all ages) will learn how to construct super simple machines that fit on a tabletop, to hard ones that take up entire rooms or yards! Learn how to start chain reactions that refill your popcorn automatically on movie night, open umbrellas, and even pack a picnic, one step at a time. Filled with famous quotes from Rube Goldberg, jokes, fun facts, and tips and tricks tomake building as successful as possible, this book is sure to satisfy every family's most curious and inventive of minds!"--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Big book of building

Classification