Invent It Ser.: Zoom It : Invent New Machines That Move by Tammy Enz (2012, Trade Paperback)

Capstone

1429679840

9781429679848

111137169

Zoom It : Invent New Machines That Move

Tammy Enz

Trade Paperback

English

Science & Nature / Experiments & Projects, Technology / How Things Work-Are Made, Technology / Inventions, Technology / Machinery & Tools

2012

Juvenile Nonfiction

32 Pages

8.8in

0.1in

7.7in

0.2 Oz

1 Vol.

Third Grade

Sixth Grade

Engineer Tammy Enz illustrates seven projects with photos and step-by-step instructions. One project is "water shoes." Leonardo da Vinci came up with designs for lots of things, she writes, including shoes for walking on water. Water-shoe inventors need to have a passing acquaintance with the principle of buoyancy, which describes why objects float. And they've got to think about ways to spread out their weight. This is a great guide for kids who want to get their "engineering" feet wet., Each title in this series begins with a six step process for the budding engineer to follow; seven or eight projects follow the steps. While the statement of engineering principles is a positive, few middle school students will be able to state them without adult guidance. Full-color photos take the reader through the "create" step. The "improve" step lends itself to additional scientific or engineering processes and is a highlight of the series.

Driven to invent -- Climbing spider -- Gas-powered boat -- Confetti cannon -- Electric car -- Catapult -- Water shoes -- Soap boat.

2012

629.04

Juvenile Audience

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