{"product_id":"build-a-better-mousetrap-isbn-9780471395386","title":"Build a Better Mousetrap","description":"Discover the secrets behind some amazing inventions!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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. Acknowledgments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part I: Inventions That Use Light.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 1. Spectacles.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 2. Kaleidoscope.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 3. Phenakistiscope.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 4. Periscope.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part II: Inventions That Move Through Air and Water.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 5. Hulled Sailboat.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 6. Parachute.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 7. Liquid-Fueled Rocket.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 8. Hovercraft.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 9. Aerobie.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part III: Inventions of Bridges and Dams.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 10. Suspension Bridge.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 11. Arch Dam.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part IV: Inventions That Use Sound.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 12. Stethoscope.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 13. Kazoo.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 14. Bottle Organ.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part V: Inventions for Heating and Cooling.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 15. Solar Water Heater.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 16. Desert Refrigerator.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part VI: Miscellaneous Inventions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 17. Water Clock.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 18. Scytale.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 19. Gimbal.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 20. Pendulum Seismograph.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 21. Portable Solar Distiller.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 22. Mousetrap.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index. RUTH KASSINGER is a writer, teacher, and consultant. She is the author of Wiley's Reinvent the Wheel and has written many articles on science and technology for such publications as the Washington Post, Smithsonian, and Science Weekly.  Discover the secrets behind some amazing inventions!  \u003cp\u003eThrough observation, experimentation, and perseverance, humans through the ages have managed to solve a whole array of perplexing problems. These solutions have included such incredible inventions as the parachute, the periscope, the solar water heater, the suspension bridge, the stethoscope, and many more. Now, with Build a Better Mousetrap in hand, you too can experience your own Eureka! moments of inspiration and sharpen your problem-solving skills as well, while you explore the history and science behind some of the world’s most exciting inventions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith this collection of fascinating, hands-on projects you’ll discover the answers to such intriguing questions as: Who invented the hovercraft? Why is there a hole in the top of a parachute? What is an Aerobie and why does it fly so well? And you’ll be encouraged to come up with your own awesome inventions. With easy-to-follow instructions on how to make everything from a rocket, to a kaleidoscope, to a bottle organ, Build a Better Mousetrap is filled with enough exciting projects and challenges to get you started on a lifetime of invention.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988863500517,"sku":"NP9780471395386","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471395386.jpg?v=1761781824","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/build-a-better-mousetrap-isbn-9780471395386","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}