Junk Drawer Engineering, 3: 25 Construction Challenges That Don't Cost a Thing

There's no need for expensive, high-tech materials to test your engineering skills--you probably have all you need...
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Author: Bobby Mercer
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Junk Drawer Engineering, 3: 25 Construction Challenges That Don't Cost a Thing by Mercer, Bobby

Junk Drawer Engineering, 3: 25 Construction Challenges That Don't Cost a Thing

$35.62

Junk Drawer Engineering, 3: 25 Construction Challenges That Don't Cost a Thing

$35.62
Author: Bobby Mercer
Format: Paperback
Language: English
There's no need for expensive, high-tech materials to test your engineering skills--you probably have all you need in your home junk drawer. Each hands-on project in this book will challenge you to come up with a unique solution to a specific design problem. Construct a Pasta Bridge strong enough to support a heavy load, using only dry linguini and glue. Build a Marble Roller Coaster from recycled cardboard tubes, in which the marble "car" jumps a track to land safely at its final destination. Or design an Egg Catch device to safely capture a free-falling egg. Test yourself or use them for friendly competitions--who can come up with the best solution?

These 25 open-ended design challenges can be performed for just pennies . . . or less. Each project has a suggested materials list, step-by-step instructions with illustrations for one possible solution, and suggestions on how to adapt each challenge for different ages and skill levels. Educators and parents will find this title a handy resource to teach children problem-solving skills and applied physics, all while having a lot of fun.

Author: Bobby Mercer
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Published: 05/01/2017
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781613737163
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2017 pg. 171
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2017
Booklist 05/01/2017 pg. 64

About the Author
Bobby Mercer has been sharing the fun of science for more than two decades as a high school physics teacher. He is the author of Junk Drawer Physics, Junk Drawer Chemistry, and The Flying Machine Book.

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