An introduction to the wonderful world of Heath Robinson, with carefully selected drawings from throughout his illustrious career, and a lively and informative commentary.

"Jackson is always making new contraptions, but his contraptions don't always work. Do you think Jackson's contraptions will work this time?"--Page 4 of cover

Easy-to-follow text. Helpful photographs.

The LEGO® Technic Idea Book: Fantastic Contraptions is a collection of hundreds of working examples of simple yet fascinating Technic models that you can build based on their pictures alone. Each project uses color-coded pieces and is photographed from multiple angles, making it easy to see how the models are assembled without the need for step-by-step instructions. Every model illustrates a different principle, concept, or mechanism that will inspire your own original creations. You're encouraged to use these elements as building blocks to create your own masterpieces. The Technic models in Fantastic Contraptions include working catapults, crawling spiders, and bipedal walkers, as well as gadgets powered by fans, propellers, springs, magnets, and vibration. You'll even learn how to add lights, pneumatics, and solar panels to your own models. This visual guide, the third in the three-volume LEGO Technic Idea Book series, is the brainchild of master builder Yoshihito Isogawa of Tokyo, Japan. Each title is filled with photos of Isogawa's unique models, all of which are designed to fire the imaginations of LEGO builders young and old. Imagine. Create. Invent. Now, what will you build? NOTE: The LEGO Technic Idea Book series uses parts from various Technic sets. If you don't have some of the pieces shown in a particular model, experiment by substituting your own parts or visit the author's website for a list of the special parts used in the book.

Presents machines designed by Goldberg, which were based on complicated chain reactions and used to accomplish simple tasks.

The two dozen contraptions found in this handy resource can move across the land, over the sea, and through the air and can be assembled primarily from low-cost or free recycled materials, batteries, and a single motor. Some of the projects include constructing a hovercraft out of a Styrofoam plate, two corks, and binder clips; building a double-paddlewheeler out of paint stirrers, plastic bottles, and a pair of disposable knives; and turning bamboo skewers, checkers, and a drinking straw into a three-wheeled motorcycle. Each project is clearly explained through materials and tools lists, step-by-step instructions with photographs, and scientific background on the concepts being explored. Budding engineers will get experience working with tools, testing simple circuits, modifying and improving their designs, and building unique contraptions of their own.

A little science, a little arts and crafts, a little math, a lot creative and a whole lot of fun! This packet is full of activities and ideas that give free reign to students' curiosity and stretch their creativity. There are opportunities to investigate, create and discover in all areas of the curriculum. Clear step-by-step instructions make the activities easy and fun for students, while the aims and objectives, extension activities and assessment tools make it a helpful resource for teachers.

A little science, a little arts and crafts, a little math, a lot creative and a whole lot of fun! Full of activities and ideas that give free reign to students' curiosity and stretch their creativity. Opportunities to investigate, create and discover in all areas of the curriculum. Clear step-by-step instructions make the activities easy and fun for students, while the aims and objectives, extension activities and assessment tools make it a helpful resource for teachers.

Lost, Miles stumbles upon a lone house. And not just any house! It's a portable pocket house belonging to the mysterious inventor Mr Silver, who has just - in secret - entered the country he hasn't set foot in for fifteen years. Together they traverse the country in search of Miles' home, but events take an unexpected turn when they encounter Mr Silver's old enemy Brazen and discover his dark plot against the Kingdom. Miles and Mr Silver will have to give it their all - wits, bravery and of course inventions - to stop Brazen from achieving his evil goals. What is Mr Silver hiding? What are Brazen's sinister plans? Can the Kingdom be saved? And: will Miles ever find his way home again?

These hands-on activities will get students to think critically, work together, and solve problems. Students will complete the challenges to create contraptions that span a distance, including bridges and ropes. Each activity includes a list of supplies, requirements, testing and scoring goals, and teacher notes. The challenges promote team building, communication and higher-level thinking skills and can be enjoyed by students of various ages and in many different curricular areas.