Rube Goldberg's Big Book of Building by Jennifer George

Rube Goldberg's Big Book of Building by Jennifer George

Build 25 real Rube Goldberg Machines and discover the fun of hands-on engineering, creativity, and problem-solving.

Written by Rube Goldberg's granddaughter Jennifer George and world-renowned machine builder Zach Umperovitch, this is the official guide to creating 25 kid-friendly Rube Goldberg Machines at home. From simple tabletop contraptions to ambitious creations that stretch across rooms and yards, readers will learn how to transform everyday objects into incredible chain-reaction machines.

Organized by increasing levels of difficulty, the book guides builders step by step through a wide variety of inventions that solve ordinary problems in extraordinarily complicated ways. Whether you're automatically refilling a bowl of popcorn, opening an umbrella, packing a picnic, or tackling another everyday challenge, each machine introduces new concepts in engineering, physics, and design while encouraging experimentation and creative thinking.

Packed with full-color illustrations by award-winning artist Ed Steckley, detailed instructions, helpful diagrams, fun facts, jokes, and expert building tips, this engaging STEM resource makes complex concepts approachable and exciting for curious minds. Readers learn not only how each machine works, but also how energy transfer, simple machines, cause and effect, and problem-solving come together to create spectacular chain reactions.

Perfect for makers, tinkerers, inventors, classrooms, homeschoolers, science fairs, family projects, and anyone who loves building things, Rube Goldberg's Big Book of Building invites readers to think creatively, embrace trial and error, and discover just how much fun engineering can be.

***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.