Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines - by Paul Long (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Create [thirteen] zany ... mechanical contraptions using stuff from around the house"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>With <i>Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines</i>, you'll create 13 zany and awesome mechanical contraptions using stuff from around the house.</b> <p/><i>Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines</i> invites you into the wonderful world of <b>crazy contraptions</b> inspired by the amazing artwork of renowned cartoonist, engineer, and inventor <b>Rube Goldberg</b>, whose wacky, imaginary machines accomplished a simple task by taking a hilariously complicated route. <p/> In this entertaining and instructive book, mechanical engineer and educator Paul Long gives <b>step-by-step instructions for making low-tech devices</b> using everyday objects in inspired and ingenious ways. Each of the <b>13 projects</b> demonstrates how to build the machine's various elements and explains how they work together to make a mind-boggling mechanism that delivers hours of fun and fascination.<ul><li><b>Machines for Your Room. </b>Be the master of your domain with the Door Knocker, Light Switcher, and Door Opener.</li><li><b>Machines for Around the House.</b> Get your chores done (and improve your personal hygiene) with the Plant Waterer, Toothpaste Squeezer, and Soap Dispenser.</li><li><b>Machines for Fun and Nonsense.</b><i></i>The Flag Raiser, Marble Launcher, Music Maker, and Balloon Popper are guaranteed to both amaze <i>and</i> amuse.</li><li><b>Machines for Food.</b> With the Vending Machine, Candy Dispenser, and Cookie Dunker, snacking has never been so fun!</li></ul>You'll also find interesting sidebars on the <b>science behind each gadget</b>, plus tips and tricks for success. <p/><i>Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines </i>gives you the know-how to create your own incredible chain reactions!<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Paul Long</b> is an engineer and educator. He received his Master's degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Louisville. He teaches an inventions course for kids at Jam.com and spends his spare time tinkering with cardboard and sewing the perfect backpack. Paul strives to inspire people to create things for themselves by using random objects to build interactive and kinetic sculptures. He is fascinated with all things moving (especially gears and the wings of birds), and gets a kick out of combining natural elements with mechanical and man-made items. He lives in San Francisco.</p>
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