The Kids' Book of Simple Machines

The Kids' Book of Simple Machines
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Publisher : Scarletta Press
Total Pages : 147
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781938063602
ISBN-13 : 1938063600
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis The Kids' Book of Simple Machines by : Kelly Doudna

Introduces six simple machines, describing how they work in more complex machinery and how they are used every day.

Simple Machines!

Simple Machines!
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Publisher : Explore Your World
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1619308142
ISBN-13 : 9781619308145
Rating : 4/5 (42 Downloads)

Synopsis Simple Machines! by : Anita Yasuda

"Simple Machines! introduces kids to the concept of mechanical advantage and harnesses kid-power by inviting them to build machines of their own design. This book also opens eyes and minds to the diversity of machines in their lives, and sparks the imagination with challenge, humor, and achievable projects"--Publisher.

Making Machines with Springs

Making Machines with Springs
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Publisher : Capstone Classroom
Total Pages : 34
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781410968104
ISBN-13 : 1410968103
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis Making Machines with Springs by : Chris Oxlade

Why is a spring like a simple machine? What forces do you need for a spring to change shape? How do springs store energy? Look at everything from historical examples of springs, such as a ballista, to the role of levers in complex machines, such as racing cars.

Machine Project

Machine Project
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Publisher : Prestel
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 3791356194
ISBN-13 : 9783791356198
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis Machine Project by : Mark Allen

Still going strong after more than a decade, the Los Angeles-based Machine Project is profiled in this encyclopedic book that explores unconventional ways of seeing and thinking about the world. New essays and images capture the quirky essence of Machine Project, where vacations for plants, concerts for dentists, and operas for dogs are a few of the typical offerings produced at the informal, non-profit, educational institution in Los Angeles. Designed in collaboration with Kimberly Varella, this book reflects on Machine Project's ongoing artistic practice, featuring an extensive selection of photographs of past projects and documentation of new performance projects at the Tang Museum by Haruko Tanaka, Krystal Krunch, Hana van der Kolk, Carmina Escobar, Kamau Patton, Dawn Kasper, Joshua Beckman, Asher Hartman, and Chris Kallmyer among others.

Machine Learning for Kids

Machine Learning for Kids
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Publisher : No Starch Press
Total Pages : 290
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781718500570
ISBN-13 : 1718500572
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Machine Learning for Kids by : Dale Lane

A hands-on, application-based introduction to machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) that guides young readers through creating compelling AI-powered games and applications using the Scratch programming language. Machine learning (also known as ML) is one of the building blocks of AI, or artificial intelligence. AI is based on the idea that computers can learn on their own, with your help. Machine Learning for Kids will introduce you to machine learning, painlessly. With this book and its free, Scratch-based, award-winning companion website, you'll see how easy it is to add machine learning to your own projects. You don't even need to know how to code! As you work through the book you'll discover how machine learning systems can be taught to recognize text, images, numbers, and sounds, and how to train your models to improve their accuracy. You'll turn your models into fun computer games and apps, and see what happens when they get confused by bad data. You'll build 13 projects step-by-step from the ground up, including: • Rock, Paper, Scissors game that recognizes your hand shapes • An app that recommends movies based on other movies that you like • A computer character that reacts to insults and compliments • An interactive virtual assistant (like Siri or Alexa) that obeys commands • An AI version of Pac-Man, with a smart character that knows how to avoid ghosts NOTE: This book includes a Scratch tutorial for beginners, and step-by-step instructions for every project. Ages 12+

Memoirs of a Hamster

Memoirs of a Hamster
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Publisher : Sleeping Bear Press
Total Pages : 34
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781627530088
ISBN-13 : 1627530088
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis Memoirs of a Hamster by : Devin Scillian

Night 1 / My life is perfect. / I have a bowl full of seeds, a cozy pile of wood shavings, and room to run. / I'm never leaving here. / Question: Who's the luckiest hamster in the world? / Answer: ME! Seymour the hamster has the perfect life. He has a spacious cage, a constant food supply, and a FuzzyBoy 360 exercise wheel that lets him run to his heart's content. Life could not be better. Or could it? When Pearl the cat tells Seymour of the goodies beyond the safe confines of his cage, he starts to think he's missing out. And out is the new in! It's only after Seymour is out of his cage that he begins to fully appreciate his safe and cozy home.

Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines

Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines
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Publisher : Quarry Books
Total Pages : 160
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781631595271
ISBN-13 : 163159527X
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines by : Paul Long

With Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines, you’ll create 13 zany and awesome mechanical contraptions using stuff from around the house. Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines invites you into the wonderful world of crazy contraptions inspired by the amazing artwork of renowned cartoonist, engineer, and inventor Rube Goldberg, whose wacky, imaginary machines accomplished a simple task by taking a hilariously complicated route. In this entertaining and instructive book, mechanical engineer and educator Paul Long gives step-by-step instructions for making low-tech devices using everyday objects in inspired and ingenious ways. Each of the 13 projects demonstrates how to build the machine's various elements and explains how they work together to make a mind-boggling mechanism that delivers hours of fun and fascination. Machines for Your Room. Be the master of your domain with the Door Knocker, Light Switcher, and Door Opener. Machines for Around the House. Get your chores done (and improve your personal hygiene) with the Plant Waterer, Toothpaste Squeezer, and Soap Dispenser. Machines for Fun and Nonsense.The Flag Raiser, Marble Launcher, Music Maker, and Balloon Popper are guaranteed to both amaze and amuse. Machines for Food. With the Vending Machine, Candy Dispenser, and Cookie Dunker, snacking has never been so fun! You'll also find interesting sidebars on the science behind each gadget, plus tips and tricks for success. Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines gives you the know-how to create your own incredible chain reactions!

Amazing Makerspace DIY Basic Machines

Amazing Makerspace DIY Basic Machines
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Publisher : Children's Press
Total Pages : 0
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0531240959
ISBN-13 : 9780531240953
Rating : 4/5 (59 Downloads)

Synopsis Amazing Makerspace DIY Basic Machines by : Kristina Holzweiss

Discusses how to complete DIY projects dealing with basic machines and robots, including some of history's most incredible inventions and scientific discoveries.

Making Machines with Pulleys

Making Machines with Pulleys
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Publisher : Raintree
Total Pages : 34
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781406289275
ISBN-13 : 1406289272
Rating : 4/5 (75 Downloads)

Synopsis Making Machines with Pulleys by : Chris Oxlade

A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to pulleys. Science theory and practical, fun projects teach the physics and the technology behind this simple machine. Important science curriculum is explained through historical and contemporary examples of pulleys. Step-by-step projects range from the simple to the more challenging.

Making Machines with Levers

Making Machines with Levers
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Publisher : Raintree
Total Pages : 34
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781406289268
ISBN-13 : 1406289264
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Making Machines with Levers by : Chris Oxlade

A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to the lever. Science theory and practical, fun projects teach the physics and the technology behind this simple machine. Important science curriculum is explained through historical and contemporary examples of levers. Step-by-step projects range from the simple to the more challenging.