Does your kid's love of 'tinkering' resemble that of a budding Thomas Edison? Then [this book] is guaranteed to spark his or her fascination! The focused, easy-to-complete projects offered, are designed to broaden their understanding of basic engineering principles, challenge their problem-solving skills, and sharpen their creativity-- all while having fun along the way.
An engineering book for kids!
Engineers are experts on how things work. This book is your first step to developing the skills you need to design and build like an engineer. Tinker with fun projects that apply the Engineering Cycle to solve real-world problems.
- Load the bridge--design a virtual bridge then build and test a fun pasta model
- Alien invasion--design and craft a wearable toy using an electronic circuit and 3D printing
- Ride the coaster--construct a tiny roller coaster with drops, twists, and loops
Technology Requirements:
Hardware - PC or tablet with Internet connection running Windows 7 or higher or Mac with Internet connection running Mac OS X 10.7 or higher
Other materials - Common household materials including scissors, a trash bag, a marble, cotton balls, marshmallows, canola oil, foam tubing, and a kitchen scale (full materials list in the Introduction).
