Make this!, building, thinking, and tinkering projects for the amazing maker in you, Ella Schwartz ; photographs by Matthew Rakola
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Make this!, building, thinking, and tinkering projects for the amazing maker in you, Ella Schwartz ; photographs by Matthew Rakola
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
resource.interestAgeLevel
Ages 8-12
resource.interestGradeLevel
Grades 4 to 6
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
Make this!
Oclc number
1083311929
Responsibility statement
Ella Schwartz ; photographs by Matthew Rakola
Series statement
National Geographic kids
Sub title
building, thinking, and tinkering projects for the amazing maker in you
Summary
Provides tools and know-how to tackle all kinds of STEM projects: building a kaleidoscope, designing a fidget spinner, planting a rain forest, creating a musical instrument, and more. Organized by scientific principles, chapters include step-by-step activities and open-ended challenges"This book is designed to inspire the next generation of engineers and supports all kinds of kid creators: those who prefer guided instruction, those who prefer to dream up and design objects on their own, and everyone in between. With thoughtful text and bright illustrations, kids get the tools and the know-how to tackle all kinds of exciting projects: building a kaleidoscope, designing a fidget spinner, planting a rain forest, creating a musical instrument, and more. Unconventional scenarios inspired by real National Geographic explorers give kids a chance to think outside the box and apply their maker skills to real life. Chapters are divided up by scientific principle, such as simple machines, energy, and forces. In each chapter, kids can start by following step-by-step activities, or get creative by tackling an open-ended challenge. Helpful sidebars explain the science behind what's happening every step of the way. Make This! is perfect for curious and STEM-loving kids, families looking for a fun way to play together, and anyone else who's ready to get creative and start tinkering!"--, Provided by publisher
Table of contents
Simple machines -- Materials -- Systems -- Optics -- Energy -- Acoustics -- Forces -- Motion
Target audience
juvenile
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Building, thinking, and tinkering projects for the amazing maker in you
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