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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
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About Making Inventive Wooden Toys: 33 Wild & Wacky
Product Description 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 fly Step-by-step instructions, detailed patterns, color photography, tools and materials lists, and instructions for using the finished toy Beginner-friendly advice with toy-making basics, time saving tips, and how-to advice for working with small children Engaging family activities for children and parents to complete together Making 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 Rocket Anti-Gravity Box Ping Pong Ball Explosion Gator Snap Horizontal Wheel-Top Racer You'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! Book Description Build 33 easy-to-make wooden action toys that bring science to life and actually demonstrate the laws of physics right before your eyes. These creative projects combine ingenuity and woodworking with real-life lessons in science, technology, engineering, art, and math―aka STEAM. From the Back Cover What does WOODWORKING haveto do with PHYSICS and FUN? You're about to find out! Making Inventive Wooden Toys is filled with 33 high-octane, exciting, and slightly bizarre 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. You'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! Build 33 cool wooden action toys that do extraordinary things! Antigravity Box Catapult Castle Desktop Rocket Gator Snap Horizontal Wheel-Top Racer Ice Cube Delay Freaker Ping Pong Ball Explosion Secret Drawer Shelf Water Balloon Sneak Attackand many more! "Gilsdorf's projects have built-in appeal for woodworkers who enjoy making toys for the children in their lives, but adults will also appreciate these lighthearted creations."—Library Journal "While the kids are having fun, they're also learning about the invention process, physics, and even aerodynamics."—Colorado Springs Gazette About the Author Bob Gilsdorf is a third-generation woodworker who is active in the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Young Life organizations. He lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
