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Howtoons: Tools of Mass Construction Kindle & comiXology

by Nick Dragotta (Author, Artist), Saul Griffith (Author), Joost Bonsen (Author), Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 43 ratings
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Follow Celine and Tucker as they learn through play! Challenged to make something "other than trouble," this brother-and-sister pair use everyday objects to invent toys that readers can build. Combining comics and real life science and engineering principles, Howtoons are designed to encourage kids to become active participants in the world around them. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this remastered collection will contain the "best of" HOWTOONS over those years, along with new material by the creators of the series!
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Gr 4–8—Interested in creating a marshmallow shooter? How about a kite? What about designing your own clothes with crayons or creating plush stuffed animals? Siblings Celine and Tucker, who are asked if they can make anything but trouble, are put to the test. These "makers" show readers how they can do it as well. The siblings take kids on their everyday adventures and point out ways to make things out of household items. This title illustrates how makerspaces don't always have to be high tech. Originating at MIT, this is an engaging work that consists of many parts: instruction manual; graphic novel; science, art, math, and design book; and safety guide. It will motivate students to learn concepts and subjects such as physics, measurements, and lab safety through a fun, graphic novel format. The only drawbacks are some of the hard-to-distinguish transitions between "lessons." However, once readers get used to the layout, it will be easier to follow along. The comic book-style artwork is well done and engaging. A necessity for those interested in creating a makerspace or adding STEAM resources to the curriculum, this should be read by teachers, librarians, and most importantly, students.—Mariela Siegert, Westfield Middle School, Bloomingdale, IL

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"Fine, fabulous stuff" -School Library Journal

"...perfectly tuned to inspire creativity as well as promote good work habits in budding inventors and mechanical engineers alike." -Kirkus Review

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

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B015XAZ6LO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Image (July 23, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 23, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 842163 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 292 pages
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ForLoveofH2O
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Ideas
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2022
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It's like the subscription boxes for tinkers with more ideas and household items. As long as you don't mind gathering supplies this book is a solid addition to an engineering child's resources.
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5.0 out of 5 stars howtoons
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2022
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I like that this book tells you How to do the stuff in the book
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PRS
5.0 out of 5 stars Great, smart fun!
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2014
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I liked the howtoons feature in Make magazine, so when I saw this book I purchased it for my 12 years old daughter. She loves it!
It is fun to browse and I am sure it will provide several fun and intellectually active afternoons.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Kid likes it.
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2015
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Very cool book!
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Layla
5.0 out of 5 stars This is such a great book. We checked it out at the library ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2016
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This is such a great book. We checked it out at the library and now my 8yo has put them all on his Christmas list.
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Todd T.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2014
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Great book, lots of fun projects to work on with my 6 year old boy.
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Leonard S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2015
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Exactly as described! Would buy again!
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Chris Albrecht
5.0 out of 5 stars Big fun! (Big learning, too)
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2014
I saw co-creator of this book, Saul Griffith once talk about the importance of making science and the future "awesome" for kids.

This book goes a long way towards that goal.

There are three ways to appreciate this book.

First, just as a comic. The art and writing are top-notch. Fun and bright, it's engrossing and a treat to read and enjoy. Nick Dragotta and the other artists put together beautiful, cohesive art.

The second way to look at it as a project book. These aren't glue-felt-on-cardboard kinds of projects. This shows you how to build homemade bottle rockets (and subs), a kite, origami-bots and even ice cream.

The last way (though probably not truly the last, there are so many ways to appreciate this book) is educational. You learn a ton of great stuff about science and art through HowToons. More importantly, that learning is fun, not boring.
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JAMES CHRISTISON
5.0 out of 5 stars You can see the brain thinking when she reads this - excellent.
Reviewed in Canada on July 25, 2016
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my 7 year old daughter is a bit of a geek inventer and just loves this series of books. You can see the brain thinking when she reads this - excellent.
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zanzara73
5.0 out of 5 stars ottime idee da cui prendere spunto
Reviewed in Italy on November 16, 2014
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I miei bambini, adorano i vari progetti descritti nel libro, non importa che sia in inglese a loro bastano le figure, per capire cosa fare.
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