Kinetic Contraptions

2010 Juvenile Nonfiction

Author : Curt Gabrielson
Release : 2010
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 24X/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Kinetic Contraptions by : Curt Gabrielson

Download or read book Kinetic Contraptions written by Curt Gabrielson. This book was released on 2010. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The two dozen contraptions found in this handy resource can move across the land, over the sea, and through the air and can be assembled primarily from low-cost or free recycled materials, batteries, and a single motor. Some of the projects include constructing a hovercraft out of a Styrofoam plate, two corks, and binder clips; building a double-paddlewheeler out of paint stirrers, plastic bottles, and a pair of disposable knives; and turning bamboo skewers, checkers, and a drinking straw into a three-wheeled motorcycle. Each project is clearly explained through materials and tools lists, step-by-step instructions with photographs, and scientific background on the concepts being explored. Budding engineers will get experience working with tools, testing simple circuits, modifying and improving their designs, and building unique contraptions of their own.

Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines

2018-10-02 Juvenile Nonfiction

Author : Paul Long
Release : 2018-10-02
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
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Book Rating : 27X/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines written by Paul Long. This book was released on 2018-10-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!

Crazy Contraptions

1975 Ferndale (Calif.)

Author : Stan Bennett
Release : 1975
Genre : Ferndale (Calif.)
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : /5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Crazy Contraptions written by Stan Bennett. This book was released on 1975. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Art in the San Francisco Bay Area, 1945-1980

2023-12-22 Art

Author : Thomas Albright
Release : 2023-12-22
Genre : Art
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 200/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Art in the San Francisco Bay Area, 1945-1980 written by Thomas Albright. This book was released on 2023-12-22. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1985. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived

Tinkering

2015-10-28 Juvenile Nonfiction

Author : Curt Gabrielson
Release : 2015-10-28
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 344/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Tinkering written by Curt Gabrielson. This book was released on 2015-10-28. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can you consistently pull off hands-on tinkering with kids? How do you deal with questions that you can't answer? How do you know if tinkering kids are learning anything or not? Is there a line between fooling around with real stuff and learning? The idea of learning through tinkering is not so radical. From the dawn of time, whenever humanity has wanted to know more, we have achieved it most effectively by getting our hands dirty and making careful observations of real stuff. Make: Tinkering (Kids Learn by Making Stuff) lets you discover how, why--and even what it is--to tinker and tinker well. Author Curt Gabrielson draws on more than 20 years of experience doing hands-on science to facilitate tinkering: learning science while fooling around with real things. This book shows you how to make: A drum set from plastic bottles, tape, and shrink-wrap Magnetic toys that dance, sway, and amaze Catapults, ball launchers, and table-top basketball A battery-powered magic wand and a steadiness game (don't touch the sides!) Chemical reactions with household items Models of bones and tendons that work like real arms and ankles Spin art machine and a hovercraft from a paper plate! Lifelong learners hungry for their next genuine experience

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