The Extraordinary Book that Invents Itself
Published on 2. February 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-1-915588-09-8 (ISBN)
Description
HIGHLT COMMENDED for THE WEEK JUNIOR BOOK AWARDS 2023: CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR - STEM
JOINT SILVER WINNER in the JUNIOR DESIGN AWARD 2023: BEST DESIGNED/ILLUSTRATED BOOK FOR CHILDREN
A one-of-a-kind project book that turns into 30 incredible inventions.
The Extraordinary Book That Invents Itself turns itself into rockets, code-breakers, bionic hands, balancing acrobats, demolition balls, constellation viewers and many more ingenious human inventions.
Each invention is introduced very simply, with the scientific and engineering principles behind it, and all the templates, tips and instructions to create it yourself.
A pull-out Inventors Handbook includes easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and clever hacks to help every young inventor achieve success.
JOINT SILVER WINNER in the JUNIOR DESIGN AWARD 2023: BEST DESIGNED/ILLUSTRATED BOOK FOR CHILDREN
A one-of-a-kind project book that turns into 30 incredible inventions.
The Extraordinary Book That Invents Itself turns itself into rockets, code-breakers, bionic hands, balancing acrobats, demolition balls, constellation viewers and many more ingenious human inventions.
Each invention is introduced very simply, with the scientific and engineering principles behind it, and all the templates, tips and instructions to create it yourself.
A pull-out Inventors Handbook includes easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and clever hacks to help every young inventor achieve success.
Reviews / Votes
"Bold, colourful and engaging, this is the best rainy day book out there." Erin Hamilton, My Shelves Are Full blog; "This is the best book ever!" Child aged 8, Toppsta.com; "This book is amazing, so many things to create... cant wait to do more." Child aged 10, Toppsta.com; "A brilliant summer holiday idea and as a family we are excited in all getting involved in the inventions and filling our hand book." Parent of child aged 6, Toppsta.com; "What a fantastic book! Every page has an amazing idea and the instructions to make it. The pictures are bright and colourful, the instructions are easy to follow and the inventions are fab. This is a great book to keep the kids entertain for hours." Parent of children aged 5 & 6, Toppsta.com; "A fantastic bold, playful and highly educational book for those who love science, inventions and the curious littles who love to know the what's how's and why's" Parent to two children, Toppsta.com; "A perfect gift for curious, creative children who love experimenting!" Parent of child aged 6, Toppsta.comMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Illustrations
colour illustrations throughout; colour illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 271 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
490 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-915588-09-8 (9781915588098)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Dr Alison Buxton is the founder and a director at STEAMWORKS Learning and a Makerspace Project Developer in the School of Education at The University of Sheffield. She has over 18 years of experience in science and engineering outreach.
Helen Bell is the Managing Director at STEAMWORKS and has 22 years of experience in primary teaching, curriculum design and STEM outreach in schools across the UK.
Helen Bell is the Managing Director at STEAMWORKS and has 22 years of experience in primary teaching, curriculum design and STEM outreach in schools across the UK.
Content
Explore robotics by making a bionic hand
Study the stars with a constellation viewer
Watch animals to spark an idea
Investigate balance to find the centre of gravity
Build a bridge using strong shapes
Create a TV show to entertain your friends
Test strength by weaving threads
Design a glider to swoop through the air
Break the code to reveal a message
Use shadows to measure time
Explore sound with a harmonica
Use a pulley to lift a heavy weight
Conjure up magic by walking through paper
Look at nature for creative ideas
Use nature's power by harnessing the wind
Design a postcard using a print block
Discover mechanics by making a grabber arm
Make moving pictures with an optical illusion
Design a boat to carry cargo
Pass on a secret using chemical reactions
Explore wheels by making a spinning machine
Use elastic energy to send an object flying
Invent a maze to challenge your marble skills
Slow a fall with air resistance
Use wind energy and fly a kite
Build 3D dice and invent a new game
Explore friction with rolling wheels
Record the weather using a wind vane
Test a pendulum by making a demolition ball
Lift off into Space by making a rocket
Study the stars with a constellation viewer
Watch animals to spark an idea
Investigate balance to find the centre of gravity
Build a bridge using strong shapes
Create a TV show to entertain your friends
Test strength by weaving threads
Design a glider to swoop through the air
Break the code to reveal a message
Use shadows to measure time
Explore sound with a harmonica
Use a pulley to lift a heavy weight
Conjure up magic by walking through paper
Look at nature for creative ideas
Use nature's power by harnessing the wind
Design a postcard using a print block
Discover mechanics by making a grabber arm
Make moving pictures with an optical illusion
Design a boat to carry cargo
Pass on a secret using chemical reactions
Explore wheels by making a spinning machine
Use elastic energy to send an object flying
Invent a maze to challenge your marble skills
Slow a fall with air resistance
Use wind energy and fly a kite
Build 3D dice and invent a new game
Explore friction with rolling wheels
Record the weather using a wind vane
Test a pendulum by making a demolition ball
Lift off into Space by making a rocket