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Overview
In this volume, physics teacher Peter H. Goodwin continues his quest to demystify engineering, which he began with his popular 1987 book Engineering Projects for Young Scientists. Through a variety of fun, practical projects, Mr. Goodwin will show you how to think like an engineer. The approach is the same whether solving a problem around the house or designing a laser system for checking out items at a grocery store.Editorials
School Library Journal
Gr 6 Up-Most science project books aim at demonstrating some basic principle(s); this volume goes one step further to emphasize the applications. Goodwin explores extensions of basic laws of physics to simple devices (like a bicycle), environmental technologies, meteorology, and robotics. Some of the projects are quite clever such as designing a practical rocking chair. All utilize household or easily purchased materials. Several call for power tools and, therefore, adult supervision. Clear descriptions of construction are followed by suggestions for more sophisticated applications, some of which require expertise far beyond that of the initial project. Black-and-white drawings and photographs outline the experimental set-up and illustrate some real applications; also included is a short chapter on science fairs. Demonstration books with an engineering focus are not common and this second collection of ideas from this author is a welcome addition.-Alan Newman, American Chemical Society, Washington, DCBook Details
Published
October 1, 1994
Publisher
New York : F. Watts, c1994.
Pages
144
Format
Binding
ISBN
9780531111932