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Making a bridge for the gingerbread man

2020
"The gingerbread man was eaten by a fox because he couldn't use a bridge to cross the river. This book includes a project on how to build a bridge and the science behind them. Includes . . . facts and a 'In the Real World' special feature"--Provided by publisher.

Wood, wire, wings

Emma Lilian Todd invents an airplane
2020
Looks at Emma Lilian Todd's designing of planes, making her the first female designer in that field.

Make: lots o' bots

"While the word "robot" was only invented in 1920, the idea of humans creating something that moves and acts on its own, as if alive, is ancient. Today, robots have gone from being fairly simple things that make us laugh or do things for us, to fascinating machines that can think for themselves, or even become our mechanical friends. And what about tomorrow? No one really knows, but one thing is for certain; for makers in the here and now, the world of robots is wild, wonderful, and ready to be hacked...by you!" -- publisher.

If you like sports games, try this!

2021
Even the most game-crazed kids need a tech timeout. No cheat codes needed for this collection of DIY projects! From baseball and football to racecars and obstacle courses, these activities bring sport games to life.

The young engineer book of supercars

1978
Brief text, illustrations, and diagrams describe how the various components of cars go together, the development of cars, and design ideas.

Make a light your way!

inventing gadgets to see in the dark
"Make a Light Your Way! gives readers the confidence to create using the makerspace tools of inspiration, imagination, collaboration, and problem-solving. Using these tools, readers take on fun challenges that help dream up their own survival gadget for seeing in the dark. Colorful images and engaging sidebars, along with guiding prompts and advice, will help today's makers gain the skills to solve tomorrow's real-world problems. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.
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Zoom in on bridges

"Ever since the first person used a log to cross a stream, humans have relied on bridges to get from one point to another. In this colorful book, you will explore the history of bridges and learn about the different styles and how they are used. Find out about the challenges that engineers face when designing and building bridges and discover bridges that are true works of art"--Back cover.
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Building strong bridges

"What does it take to make a strong bridge? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best bridge around!"--Provided by publisher.
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Building boats that float

"What does it take to make a boat float? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best boat around!"--Provided by publisher.
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Building tough towers

"What does it take to make a tough tower? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best tower around!"--Provided by publisher.
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