Howtoons : tools of mass construction! by Griffith, Saul

Howtoons : tools of mass construction! (#0906AQ5)

by Griffith, Saul; illustrated by Dragotta, Nick
Paperback Image Comics, Inc., 2014

Price: USD 17.99

Dewey: 507.8; Audience: Middle School; Reading Level: 6.2
Description: 346 pages : illustrations (some color); 24 cm


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From Follett
Creators: Dr. Saul Griffith, Nick Dragotta, Joost Bonsen.;Sandy Jarrell's name misspelled on item.;Includes index. "Follow Celine and Tucker as they learn the secrets of making their own entertainment. Challenged to make something 'other than trouble,' this brother and sister pair use everyday objects to invent toys that you can build"--Back cover.
From the Publisher

"This is a great addition to STEM collections, maker spaces, andelementary- through middle-school graphic-novel collections." -Booklist

"Fine, fabulous stuff" - School LibraryJournal

Lurking in the corners of your garage, on the dusty shelvesof hardware stores, and in your own trashcan are the tools and ingredients forcreating your own adventures. Follow Celine and Tucker as they learn throughplay with over 50 DIY projects! Challenged to make something "other thantrouble," this brother-and-sister pair use everyday objects to invent toys thatreaders can build. Combining comics and real-life science and engineeringprinciples, Howtoons are designed to encourage kids to become activeparticipants in the world around them.

"...perfectly tuned to inspirecreativity as well as promote good work habits in budding inventors andmechanical engineers alike." - Kirkus Review

"Geeks aren't born,they're made... and here's the instruction manual." - WiredMagazine

Product Details
  • Publisher: Image Comics, Inc.
  • Publication Date: August 5, 2014
  • Format: Paperback
  • Dewey: 507.8
  • Classifications: Nonfiction
  • Description: 346 pages : illustrations (some color); 24 cm
  • Tracings: Dragotta, Nick, author, illustrator, creator. ; Bonsen, Joost, author, creator. ; Jarrell, Sandy, illustrator. ; McClaren, Meredith, illustrator. ; Dunlap, Andrea, photographer.
  • ISBN-10: 1-63215-101-4
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-63215-101-8
  • Follett Number: 0906AQ5
  • Reading Level: 6.2
  • Audience: Middle School