Return of Gonzo Gizmos
Venue
Chicago Review Press, 814 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60610 (2006), pp. 1-147
Publication Year
2006
Authors
Simon Quellen Field
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Abstract
Book Description This fresh collection of more than 20 science projects—from
hydrogen fuel cells to computer-controlled radio transmitters—is perfect for the
tireless tinkerer. Innovative activities include taking detailed plant cell
photographs through a microscope using a disposable camera; building a rocket
engine out of aluminum foil, paper clips, and kitchen matches; and constructing a
geodesic dome out of gumdrops and barbecue skewers. Organized by scientific topic,
each chapter includes explanations of the physics, chemistry, biology, or
mathematics behind the projects. Most of the devices can be built using common
household products or components available at hardware or electronic stores, and
each experiment contains illustrated step-by-step instructions with photographs and
diagrams that make construction easy. No workbench warrior, science teacher, or
grown-up geek should be without this idea-filled resource.
