Build a Better Mousetrap: Make Classic Inventions, Discover Your Problem Solving Genius, and Take the Inventor's Challenge
Discover the secrets behind some amazing inventions Through observation, experimentation, and perseverance, humansthrough the ages have managed to solve a whole array of perplexingproblems. These solutions have included such incredible inventionsas the parachute, the periscope, the solar water heater, thesuspension bridge, the stethoscope, and many more. Now, with Builda Better Mousetrap in hand, you too can experience your own Eureka moments of inspiration and sharpen your problem-solving skills aswell, while you explore the history and science behind some of theworld's most exciting inventions. With this collection of fascinating, hands-on projects you'lldiscover the answers to such intriguing questions as: Who inventedthe hovercraft? Why is there a hole in the top of a parachute? Whatis an Aerobie and why does it fly so well? And you'll be encouragedto come up with your own awesome inventions. With easy-to-followinstructions on how to make everything from a rocket, to akaleidoscope, to a bottle organ, Build a Better Mousetrap is filledwith enough exciting projects and challenges to get you started ona lifetime of invention.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0471395382
ISBN13:9780471395386
Release Date:August 2002
Publisher:Wiley
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.66 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 8.5" x 11.1"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
Customer Reviews
1 rating
GREAT!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book was really great--it's very similar to Reinvent the Wheel but has all new projects. You get the same good mix of history and hands-on science. My sisters and I had a lot of fun building the inventions!
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