Overview
Kids of all ages can use household items to complete exciting design challenges
The projects in Junk Drawer Engineering demonstrate that you don’t need high-tech equipment to make learning fun—just what you can find in your recycling bin and around the house. Educators and parents will find this title a handy resource to teach children problem-solving skills and applied physics, all while having a lot of fun.
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“The compilation and suggested modifications for youngsters with different backgrounds and skill sets make this particularly welcome for science teachers as well as young learners... Hours of fun for STEM-inclined kids, parents, caregivers, and teachers.” —Kirkus Reviews
"...this is a solid collection of STEM activities for tweens. Science teachers will want to investigate." —School Library Journal
“A fun, hands-on resource for anyone who wants to inspire STEM-minded kids.” —Publishers Weekly
"Recommendations for adapting each project for children of different ages and skill levels round out this educational and entertaining repository! Highly recommended." —Midwest Book Review
"It's perfect for kids to learn and let their creative side show.”—Test Try Results
“It’s educational and fun. I think this book would be good in schools and home-schools. There’s a science explanation at the end of each experiment.”—Kids' BookBuzz
“Teachers and librarians with small or nonexistent budgets looking for STEM projects will find this book a very useful resource.” —School Library Connection
Author Biography
Bobby Mercer has been a high school physics teacher for over two decades. He is the author of Junk Drawer Physics, Junk Drawer Chemistry and The Flying Machine Book, and he lives with his family outside of Asheville, North Carolina.
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