Description
Book SynopsisBe a SCIENCE MAKER by experimenting, tinkering and building to discover the wonders of science! Learn all about MACHINES by following in the footsteps of famous scientists, artists and inventors.
- Build a battle catapult like famous machine-maker Archimedes
- Make an artificial robot arm based on Kaylene Kau's award-winning design
- Be inspired by sculptor Fi Henshall and create your own bird automaton, and much more!
Each title in this series contains ten 'makes', prompted by featured profiles of great scientists, artists and engineers. Children will learn about and create the experiments and builds that have led to world-changing discoveries, amazing machines and inspiring artworks. Perfect for KS2 science and technology classes aged 9 and up.
Table of Contents
- 1: How machines work
- 2: Thing flinger | Science: ballistics, projectiles
- 3: Cable delivery | Science: pulleys, transport
- 4: Powered flight | Science: flight, transport
- 5: Weather machine | Science: air pressure, weather, levers
- 6: Bubbles galore! | Science: soap bubbles, automation
- 7: At the touch of a toe | Science: machines, automation
- 8: Snack machine | Science: automation, levers
- 9: Flapping bird | Science: automata, robotics
- 10: Jitter critter | Science: motion, robotics
- 11: Robot tentacle | Science: robotics, prosthetics
- 12: Glossary and further information
- 13: Index
