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Rocket Science Jim Wiese

Rocket Science By Jim Wiese

Rocket Science by Jim Wiese


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Summary

Shows you the science behind how things work by teaching you how to build a rocket boat, kaleidoscope, mousetrap car, stethoscope, compass, fruit-powered battery, and other wonderful gizmos. This book covers a variety of science topics, including mechanics, air power, water power, electricity, magnetism, chemistry, acoustics, and optics.

Rocket Science Summary

Rocket Science: 50 Flying, Floating, Flipping, Spinning Gadgets Kids Create Themselves by Jim Wiese

Blast off into the wacky world of gadgets! Have you ever wondered what makes airplanes fly, how boats float, or why your doorbell works? Would you like to build your own flying, floating, diving, spinning, howling, scooting objects? Are you looking for a terrific science project that moves? If you answered "Yes!" to any of these questions, then "Rocket Science" is for you. It shows you the science behind how things work by teaching you how to build a rocket boat, kaleidoscope, mousetrap car, stethoscope, compass, fruit-powered battery, and lots of other wonderful gizmos. All of the projects are safe and easy to make out of stuff you can find around your house. This amazing book covers a wide variety of science topics, including mechanics, air power, water power, electricity, magnetism, chemistry, acoustics, and optics.

About Jim Wiese

JIM WIESE (British Columbia, Canada) is a science teacher and an educational coordinator for nonprofit organizations. He is the author of the popular kids' science-activities book Roller Coaster Science and several science schoolbooks.

Table of Contents

Mechanically Inclined: Using Mechanics to Make Minimachines. You've Got the Power: Using Air Power to Make Great Gadgets. Water, Water Everywhere: Using Water Power to Make Wonderful Inventions. Don't Be Shocked If You're Attracted to These Activities: Using Electricity and Magnetism to Make Amazing Devices. Great Chemistry: Using Chemistry to Make Cool Creations. Strings and Things: Using Acoustics to Build Dynamite Devices. Lighten Up! Using Optics to Create Fantastic Fun. Glossary. Index.

Additional information

GOR003068924
9780471113577
0471113573
Rocket Science: 50 Flying, Floating, Flipping, Spinning Gadgets Kids Create Themselves by Jim Wiese
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
1995-10-30
128
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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