{"product_id":"howtoons-diy-stemsteam-projects-and-activities-for-kids-to-learn-through-play-9781632151018","title":"Howtoons: DIY Stem\/Steam Projects and Activities for Kids to Learn Through Play","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Geeks aren't born, they're made... and here's the instruction manual.\" \u003c\/b\u003e--\u003ci\u003eWired Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFun How-To, DIY projects and activities to teach kids STEM \u0026amp; STEAM fundamentals and spark curiosity through play!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnlock the power of \u003ci\u003ehands-on learning\u003c\/i\u003e with \u003cb\u003eHowtoons\u003c\/b\u003e--an award-winning, comic-style guide that blends storytelling, science, and engineering. Perfect for \u003cb\u003ehomeschooling families\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMontessori-inspired classrooms\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eSTEM\/STEAM-focused classrooms\u003c\/b\u003e, this book features \u003cb\u003e50+ exciting, kid-tested projects\u003c\/b\u003e that transform everyday household items into engaging learning adventures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJoin siblings Celine and Tucker as they're challenged to \"make something other than trouble\"--sparking a journey of discovery through \u003cb\u003eplay-based learning\u003c\/b\u003e, critical thinking, and creativity. Each project is packed with real-life science and engineering principles designed to inspire \u003cb\u003egifted learners (GATE students)\u003c\/b\u003e and curious minds alike. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you're teaching \u003cb\u003ephysics through paper rockets\u003c\/b\u003e, exploring \u003cb\u003ekinetic energy with DIY toys\u003c\/b\u003e, or promoting \u003cb\u003eindependent thinking through tinkering\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHowtoons\u003c\/i\u003e is your go-to resource for turning trash into tools and ideas into action. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis unique collection of projects empowers children to: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild and invent using \u003cb\u003erecycled and household materials\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand real \u003cb\u003eengineering and science principles\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore \u003cb\u003eSTEAM learning\u003c\/b\u003e through \u003cb\u003ecomics\u003c\/b\u003e, art, and play\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoster independence, \u003cb\u003eproblem-solving\u003c\/b\u003e, and creative thinking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngage in \u003cb\u003eproject-based learning\u003c\/b\u003e ideal for co-ops and family units\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy trust Howtoons?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Author \u003cb\u003eDr. Saul Griffith\u003c\/b\u003e is a globally recognized \u003cb\u003eengineer, inventor\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eSTEAM education advocate\u003c\/b\u003e. He holds a Ph.D. from MIT in materials science and information theory, and has led cutting-edge research for \u003cb\u003eNASA\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eDARPA\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eARPA-E\u003c\/b\u003e, and the \u003cb\u003eNational Science Foundation\u003c\/b\u003e. He is also the founder of \u003cb\u003eRewiring America\u003c\/b\u003e, a nonprofit focused on climate solutions through electrification and education. 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