Sobey, Edwin J. C.

Describes more than 120 mechanical devices, and explains what they are used for, how they work, and other technical peculiarities; and covers buses, motorcycles, bicycles, and more.

Provides an introduction to radio-controlled cars and the scientific method and includes instructions for more than thirty science projects that teach about them.

Offers a variety of approaches to the inventing process and encourages young people to use their creative talents to invent solutions to problems.

Describes the history and process of invention and lists national middle school and high school level invention contests and entrance rules, regional inventors' clubs, and ideas for projects.

Investigates science through a variety of activities that can be performed while waiting in restaurants, using such items as eating utensils, straws, salt and pepper, napkins, and place mats.

Describes more than 180 household devices, explaining what they are used for, how they work, and where they can be found in the home; and includes interesting facts.

Answers a number of questions about the hidden science in the kitchen including how microwaves work and the technology behind many appliances and utensils.

Describes how fifty popular toys, such as a yo-yo, a slinky, and a hula hoop, work and discusses their histories.

Teaches the fundamentals of robotics, from motors to wheel alignment, and including the construction of a personal robot.