Crazy Contraptions: Build Rube Goldberg Machines that Swoop, Spin, Stack, and Swivel: with Hands-On Engineering Activities (Build It Yourself)

Looking for a fun and educational book for your middle schooler? Look no further than Crazy Contraptions: Build Rube Goldberg Machines that Swoop, Spin, Stack, and Swivel with Hands-On Engineering Activities. This exciting book introduces kids ages 9-12 (and beyond!) to the wacky world of Rube Goldberg machines, where they'll have a blast building their own contraptions while learning the principles of physics. With 25 engineering design projects, your child will be applying the laws of physics to their own inventions in no time!

Why settle for simple hand motions when you can unleash your child's creativity by building crazy contraptions? In this book, they'll dive into the fascinating world of toppling dominoes, rolling marbles, racing balloon cars, springing catapults, and whizzing zip-lines. These exciting elements are the building blocks for Rube Goldberg machines that perform the simplest tasks in the most extraordinary ways!

This book goes beyond just fun and games. Each chapter introduces one of the six simple machines, including inclined planes, levers, wheels and axles, wedges, screws, and pulleys. Your child will not only have a blast building contraptions but will also learn about the basics of physics, including force, motion, and work. The projects in this book will challenge them to design, build, and evaluate increasingly complex contraptions, like unscrewing a lid, turning the page of a book, and popping a balloon.

We believe in using what you have. That's why the projects in this book encourage kids to reimagine and repurpose everyday items found in most homes. From recycling to creative thinking, your child will learn the importance of resourcefulness and problem-solving. With contraption hints, essential questions, and links to online resources, they'll have all the tools they need to explore their creativity and bring their crazy contraptions to life!

About the Build It Engineering set and Nomad Press: Crazy Contraptions is part of a set of two Build It Engineering books that explore the technology behind our daily lives. As Nomad Press believes in active learning, each book combines content with hands-on projects that stimulate learning and fuel curiosity. Your child will not only gain valuable knowledge but also develop critical thinking skills and a passion for engineering.

Get your child started on an exciting journey of discovery and imagination! Order your copy of Crazy Contraptions: Build Rube Goldberg Machines that Swoop, Spin, Stack, and Swivel with Hands-On Engineering Activities today and watch their creativity soar!

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