{"product_id":"build-your-own-chain-reaction-machines-how-to-make-crazy-contraptions-using-everyday-stuff-creative-kid-powered-projects-9781631595264","title":"Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines: How to Make Crazy Contraptions Using Everyday Stuff--Creative Kid-Powered Projects!","description":"\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 \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!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quarry Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/16\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781631595264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 8.40w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2018 pg. 45\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Paul Long","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52732288827573,"sku":"9781631595264","price":21.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/build-your-own-chain-reaction-machines-how-to-make-crazy-contraptions-using-everyday-stuff-creative-kid-powered-projects-9781631595264","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}