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Rube Goldberg's Big Book of Building : Make 25 Machines That Really Work!
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- George, Jennifer.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Goldberg, Rube, 1883-1970--Juvenile literature.
- Goldberg, Rube.
- Creative ability in children.
- Problem solving.
- Genre:
- Literature.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (323 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Abrams, Inc., 2024.
- Summary:
- This book serves as a practical guide for constructing Rube Goldberg Machines (RGMs), whimsical contraptions designed to perform simple tasks in overly complex ways. It provides step-by-step instructions for building machines at various levels of complexity, from beginner 3-step RGMs to advanced 7+ step RGMs. The book aims to inspire creativity and critical thinking in young readers by engaging them in the art of designing and building these intricate devices. It also includes background information on Rube Goldberg, the inspiration behind these machines, and details about Rube Goldberg Machine contests. This resource is ideal for young readers interested in engineering, creativity, and problem-solving. Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9781647006464
- 1647006465
- OCLC:
- 1457639789
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