Rube Goldberg's Big Book of Building by Jennifer George

Rube Goldberg's Big Book of Building by Jennifer George

Written by the famed inventor’s granddaughter herself for builders of all ages, this is the only official guide to building 25 kid-friendly Rube Goldberg Machines at home To build a Rube Goldberg Machine, all you need is a pile of junk and a great imagination. Rube Goldberg’s granddaughter, Jennifer George, has teamed up with world-renowned Rube Goldberg machine builder Zach Umperovitch to show us just how true that is in this comprehensive guide to building Rube Goldberg Machines at home. Written in partnership with Rube Goldberg’s granddaughter herself, Jennifer George, this book breaks down how to build a variety of machines that solve simple problems in complex ways. Progressing in difficulty with each chapter, kids (and builders of all ages) will learn how to construct super simple machines that fit on a tabletop, to hard ones that take up entire rooms or yards! Learn how to start chain reactions that refill your popcorn automatically on movie night, open umbrellas, and even pack a picnic, one step at a time. Filled with jokes, fun facts, and tips and tricks to make building as successful as possible, this book is sure to satisfy every family’s most curious and inventive minds!

***STARRED REVIEW***
"The book is a visual delight, with page-filling, bright, cartoon-like illustrations..This is a fun, eye-catching addition for...STEM collections." * Booklist *
"Steckley’s full-color artwork is fun and engaging and clearly depicts how the machines are supposed to work...A decent selection of inventions for patient kids who enjoy tinkering." * Kirkus Reviews *

Jennifer George, Rube Goldberg’s granddaughter, is the Chief Creative Officer of The Rube Goldberg Institute for Innovation & Creativity, a not–for–profit 501(c)–3, committed to equity and access in STEM and art education. She is the author of Baby Rube’s Opposites, Rube Goldberg’s Simple Normal Humdrum School Day, Rube Goldberg’s Simple Normal Definitely Different Day Off, and The Art of Rube Goldberg. Zach Umperovitch is the world’s leading authority in designing, constructing, testing, judging, and all-around anything Chain Reaction/Rube Goldberg Machine–related. He is a three-time Guinness World Records holder for the longest machine ever built, a National Champion at the Rube Goldberg Machine Contest, and an on-screen expert, judge, and engineering producer for Crazy Contraptions on Channel 4 and Discovery+. He lives in New Hampshire. Ed Steckley is an award-winning print and advertising illustrator based in Racine, Wisconsin.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781419761256
ISBN 10	1419761250
Title	Rube Goldberg's Big Book of Building
Author	Jennifer George
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Abrams
Year published	2024-12-05
Number of pages	240
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.