{"product_id":"build-your-own-chain-reaction-machines-how-to-make-crazy-contraptions-using-everyday-stuff-creative-kid-powered-projects-paperback","title":"Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines: How to Make Crazy Contraptions Using Everyday Stuff--Creative Kid-Powered Projects! - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul Long\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eBuild Your Own Chain Reaction Machines\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll create 13 zany and awesome mechanical contraptions using stuff from around the house.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuild Your Own Chain Reaction Machines\u003c\/i\u003e invites you into the wonderful world of \u003cb\u003ecrazy contraptions\u003c\/b\u003e inspired by the amazing artwork of renowned cartoonist, engineer, and inventor \u003cb\u003eRube Goldberg\u003c\/b\u003e, whose wacky, imaginary machines accomplished a simple task by taking a hilariously complicated route. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this entertaining and instructive book, mechanical engineer and educator Paul Long gives \u003cb\u003estep-by-step instructions for making low-tech devices\u003c\/b\u003e using everyday objects in inspired and ingenious ways. Each of the \u003cb\u003e13 projects\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMachines for Your Room. \u003c\/b\u003eBe the master of your domain with the Door Knocker, Light Switcher, and Door Opener.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMachines for Around the House.\u003c\/b\u003e Get your chores done (and improve your personal hygiene) with the Plant Waterer, Toothpaste Squeezer, and Soap Dispenser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMachines for Fun and Nonsense.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eThe Flag Raiser, Marble Launcher, Music Maker, and Balloon Popper are guaranteed to both amaze \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e amuse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMachines for Food.\u003c\/b\u003e With the Vending Machine, Candy Dispenser, and Cookie Dunker, snacking has never been so fun!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eYou'll also find interesting sidebars on the \u003cb\u003escience behind each gadget\u003c\/b\u003e, plus tips and tricks for success. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuild Your Own Chain Reaction Machines \u003c\/i\u003egives you the know-how to create your own incredible chain reactions!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Long\u003c\/b\u003e is an engineer and educator. He received his Master's degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Louisville. He teaches an inventions course for kids at Jam.com and spends his spare time tinkering with cardboard and sewing the perfect backpack. Paul strives to inspire people to create things for themselves by using random objects to build interactive and kinetic sculptures. He is fascinated with all things moving (especially gears and the wings of birds), and gets a kick out of combining natural elements with mechanical and man-made items. He lives in San Francisco.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.9 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 16, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760280568096,"sku":"9781631595264","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/50ec12e8cb81d97c0bad85e94a1d9305.webp?v=1780176327","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/build-your-own-chain-reaction-machines-how-to-make-crazy-contraptions-using-everyday-stuff-creative-kid-powered-projects-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}