In its new pocket-size format with a rubber-Band closure, Rubber Band Engineer: All-Ballistic Pocket Edition is a fun-filled book of backyard projects that\'s perfect for gifting.
He lives in the San Francisco Bay area..
He has been developing hands-on engineering projects for kids since 2011 and working in education since 2006.
Lance is the Science Curriculum Manager for Galileo Learning (STEAM camps for Pre-K to 8th grade), for which he designs STEAM-based lessons and projects for K-8 students.
About the Author: Lance Akiyama is the author of four books in Rockport\'s Engineer series: Rubber Band Engineer
Duct Tape Engineer
Launchers, Lobbers, and Rockets Engineer; and The Zoom, Fly, Bolt, Blast STEAM Handbook .
Grab your glue gun , pull out your pliers, track down your tape, and get started on the challenging, fun, and rewarding journey toward becoming a Rubber Band engineer.
Lots of Rubber bands.
Oh, and Rubber bands.
Best of all, you don\'t need to be an experienced tinkerer to make any of the projects All you need are Household tools and materials, such as paper clips , pencils , paint stirrers , and ice pop sticks .
Whether you Build one or all 10 of these designs , you\'ll feel like an ingenious engineer when you\'re through.
Through vivid color photos, you\'ll be guided to create Slingshot rockets , unique catapults , improvised darts , and a clever crossbow .
Discover unexpected ways to turn common materials into crafty contraptions that range From surprisingly simple to curiously complex.
Shooting far, flying high, and delivering way more exciting results than expected are the goals of the Gadgets in Rubber Band Engineer: All-Ballistic Pocket Edition.
In its new pocket-size format with a rubber-Band closure, Rubber Band Engineer: All-Ballistic Pocket Edition is a fun-filled book of backyard projects that\'s perfect for gifting
