Reinvent the Wheel: Make Classic Inventions, Discover Your Problem-Solving Genius, and Take the Inventor's Challenge by Ruth Kassinger (Paperback, 2001)
LEARN HOW To MAKE GREAT INVENTIONS! Discover the history and the science behind classic inventions andexperience your own Eureka! moments of inspiration with theprojects in this unique book. Through the ages, resourceful humanshave found ingenious ways to meet the need of the moment withinventions ranging from catapults to colorful dyes to batteries.With this fantastic collection of fun, hands-on projects, you willuncover the answers to intriguing questions like: Who created ink?Why did Archimedes invent the water screw? And how did cave artistscome up with paint? Plus, you will learn how and why theseinventors were inspired, and how to come up with your owninventions. With easy-to-follow instructions on how to make some common thingswe often take for granted, from paper to compasses, Reinvent theWheel is packed with exciting projects and challenges. There arestill many problems to be solved and gadgets to be invented. Maybeyou'll be the next great inventor to change the way we live.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd
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9780471395393
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Reinvent the Wheel: Make Classic Inventions, Discover Your Problem-Solving Genius, and Take the Inventor's Challenge