Amazing MakerSpace DIY Movers (A True Book: Makerspace Projects)

Discover the science behind movement by building their own carousel, speedboat, and solar-powered fan.

Movement is a key part of many inventions. In this book, readers (Grades 3-5) will discover the science behind movement by building their own carousel, speedboat, and solar-powered fan. They will find out how different types of energy work and which forces affect moving objects. They will also learn about some of history's coolest moving inventions.

Kristina A. Holzweiss was selected by School Library Journal as the School Librarian of the Year in 2015. She is the founder of SLIME—Students of Long Island Maker Expo—and the president of Long Island LEADS, a nonprofit organization to promote STEAM education and the maker movement.