Build it yourself series

"In [this book] readers ages 12 to 15 investigate these basic building blocks of life and learn how they affect every aspect of our lives."--Back cover.

Activities introduce the science and history of video games and video game programming.

Contains instructions for twenty-five hands-on activities that teach about the life and times of George Washington, and includes biographical information, illustrations, and historical facts.

A guide to fifteen simple craft projects pertaining to Native American culture and history, with discussions of Native American civilizations, unique traditions, and wildlife.

Provides instructions for twenty-five prototype projects that help students understand and apply math and science concepts and skills to tackle real-life engineering problems.

Discusses the history of the Underground Railroad.

Examines the sources of renewable energy and weighs the pros and cons of different energy sources to enable readers to make their own informed opinions about which resources are the best choice for different uses. Offers twenty hands-on activities as well as links to online primary sources.

Prompts readers to think about the choices they make that generate garbage, looks at ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle, discusses the history of garbage, and includes twenty-five projects.

Contains color photographs and step-by-step directions for making twenty projects that offer a look at the pros and cons of various renewable energy sources including solar, wind, biofuel, hydro, and geothermal.

An introduction to bioengineering with instructions for twenty-five projects.