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Building (Make It Work)

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My eight year old son has become very interested in mechanical and electrical projects. We picked this book up at the library, but quickly saw that this is a "keeper." It has many projects that will help him learn how things work as he builds a working model cable car / gondola (his first major project from this book), boat locks, several types of bridges, and other fascinating projects. I suspect he'll use at least one of these for future projects in school. The book is rated for 11 years & up, but with a little help, even kids a little younger can have a lot of fun.

My eight year old son has become very interested in mechanical and electrical projects. We picked this book up at the library, but quickly saw that this is a "keeper." It has many projects that will help him learn how things work as he builds a moving model cable car / gondola (his first major project from this book), boat locks, several types of bridges, and other fascinating projects. I suspect he'll use at least one of these for future projects in school. The book is rated for 11 years & up, but with a little help, even kids a little younger can have a lot of fun.

We gave this book to our son for Christmas and plan to use the activities to enrich his homeschool education. But, I would say that homeschooled or not, these activities would be a pleasure to any child. They are hands on, use everyday materials, and are as interactive as you want them to be. They make seemingly difficult concepts easier to understand and are fascinating. The book is well laid out, nicely illustrated, and easy for a child of perhaps 6 or 7 and up to read and apply. Some activities warrant supervision. Highly recommended.