Making Inventive Wooden Toys: 33 Wild & Wacky Projects Ideal for STEAM Education (Fox Chapel Publishing) Toys Kids & Parents Can Build Together to Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math By Bob Gilsdorf
2018 | 184 Pages | ISBN: 1565239482 | PDF | 12 MB
What does woodworking have to do with physics and fun? You're about to find out!33 fun projects for exciting contraptions that illustrate STEAM principles (science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics)Easy-to-make wooden action toys and games that whiz, spin, pop, and flyStep-by-step instructions, detailed patterns, color photography, tools and materials lists, and instructions for using the finished toyBeginner-friendly advice with toy-making basics, time saving tips, and how-to advice for working with small childrenEngaging family activities for children and parents to complete togetherMaking Inventive Wooden Toys is filled with high-octane, exciting, and slightly wacky toys for kids and parents to build together! These creative projects combine ingenuity and woodworking with real-life lessons in science, technology, engineering, art, and math-aka STEAM.Have fun building 33 easy-to-make wooden action toys like these that can do extraordinary things:Desk Top RocketAnti-Gravity BoxPing Pong Ball ExplosionGator SnapHorizontal Wheel-Top RacerYou'll find there's a secret treasure buried deep within each project... as they bring science to life and actually demonstrate the laws of physics right before your eyes!