Build a Better Mousetrap: Make Classic Inventions, Discover Your Problem-Solving

$ 11.77

Genre: Technology & Engineering, Juvenile Nonfiction Topic: Science & Nature / General (See Also Headings under Animals or Technology), Inventions, Technology / Inventions ISBN-13: 9780471395386 Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John Publication Year: 2002 Author: Ruth Kassinger Number of Pages: 128 Pages width: 8.5 in Illustrator: Yes Item Length: 11 in Book Title: Build a Better Mousetrap : Make Classic Inventions, Discover Your Problem-Solving Genius, and Take the Inventor's Challenge height: 0.3 in ISBN: 9780471395386 Format: Trade Paperback Item Weight: 11.4 Oz Item Height: 0.3 in Item Width: 8.5 in Language: English

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Build a Better Mousetrap: Make Classic Inventions, Discover Your Problem-Solving. Build a Better Mousetrap by Ruth Kassinger. These solutions have included such incredible inventionsas the parachute, the periscope, the solar water heater, thesuspension bridge, the stethoscope, and many more. Build a Better Mousetrap by Ruth Kassinger Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A book of projects on inventions of all kinds, for kids ages 8-12. * A follow up to Reinvent the Wheel (0471 39539 0), this will present more projects based on classic inventions. * Projects are fun and encourage hands-on learning as well as problem solving. Publisher Description Discover the secrets behind some amazing inventions! Through observation, experimentation, and perseverance, humansthrough the ages have managed to solve a whole array of perplexingproblems. These solutions have included such incredible inventionsas the parachute, the periscope, the solar water heater, thesuspension bridge, the stethoscope, and many more. Now, with Builda Better Mousetrap in hand, you too can experience your own Eureka!moments of inspiration and sharpen your problem-solving skills aswell, while you explore the history and science behind some of theworld's most exciting inventions. With this collection of fascinating, hands-on projects you'lldiscover the answers to such intriguing questions as: Who inventedthe hovercraft? Why is there a hole in the top of a parachute? Whatis an Aerobie and why does it fly so well? And you'll be encouragedto come up with your own awesome inventions. With easy-to-followinstructions on how to make everything from a rocket, to akaleidoscope, to a bottle organ, Build a Better Mousetrap is filledwith enough exciting projects and challenges to get you started ona lifetime of invention. Details ISBN 0471395382 ISBN-13 9780471395386 Title Build a Better Mousetrap Author Ruth Kassinger Format Paperback Year 2002 Pages 128 Edition 0002nd Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc GEItemID:7546650; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys