Rube Goldberg's big book of building : make 25 machines that really work!

George, Jennifer 1960- (author.). Umperovitch, Zach, (designer.). Steckley, Ed, (illustrator.).

Summary: Written in partnership with Rube Goldberg's granddaughter herself, Jennifer George, this book breaks down how to build a variety of machines that solve simple problems in complex ways. Progressing in difficulty with each chapter, kids (and builders of all ages) will learn how to construct super simple machines that fit on a tabletop, to hard ones that take up entire rooms or yards! Learn how to start chain reactions that refill your popcorn automatically on movie night, open umbrellas, and even pack a picnic, one step at a time. Filled with jokes, fun facts, and tips and tricks to make building as successful as possible, this book is sure to satisfy every family's most curious and inventive minds!--

Record details

ISBN: 9781647006464
ISBN: 1419761250
ISBN: 9781419761256
Physical Description: 237 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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Publisher: New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, [2024]
Copyright: ©2024

Content descriptions

General Note:	Subtitle from cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (page 233).
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- How to Rube -- Beginner 3-step RGMs -- Easy 4-step RGMs -- Intermediate 5-step RGMs -- Hard 6-step RGMs -- Advanced 7+ step RGMs -- Conclusion-Rube in the real world.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 10 and up Abrams Books for Young Readers.