Books in Stem Makerspace Projects series

Toys are fun to play with, and they can be even more fun to make! Readers learn to make their own jet gliders, sailboats, sock puppets, and other toys with each turn of the page. Simple, step-by-step instructions guide readers through the process of making these creative toys and games. These instructions are presented alongside a helpful series of photographs designed to give readers a comprehensive overview of each project. Readers are also introduced to basic sewing and other crafting techniques, which will help them as they make toys now and make more fun crafts in the future.

Handmade holiday gifts are a wonderful way to show people you care about them. Readers learn to make a variety of holiday gifts themselves as they follow along with step-by-step instructions and helpful photographs. The creative gifts readers can make include photo coasters, journals, backpacks, and birdhouses. They learn the basic techniques needed to make these gifts, and then theyre able to practice those techniques in many fun ways. Each project is presented in a colorful way thats sure to capture and hold the attention of readers.

Makerspaces are places to come together to create. Jewelry is something people can easily create in a makerspace, and readers are able to make their own jewelry by following a series of step-by-step instructions. Each step is presented alongside a helpful photograph, allowing readers to visualize the process of making many different pieces of jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets, and even a tiara! Bright colors and eye-catching designs engage readers as they work on various projects. Readers will have fun creating their own beautiful jewelry to keep or give as gifts.

Makerspaces are places to come together to create. Jewelry is something people can easily create in a makerspace, and readers are able to make their own jewelry by following a series of step-by-step instructions. Each step is presented alongside a helpful photograph, allowing readers to visualize the process of making many different pieces of jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets, and even a tiara! Bright colors and eye-catching designs engage readers as they work on various projects. Readers will have fun creating their own beautiful jewelry to keep or give as gifts.

Creating handmade costumes is fun, and its also easy when the process is broken down into steps that are easy to follow. Readers are able to follow along with accessible, step-by-step instructions as they make amazing costumes, including a pirate, a fairy, an alien, and a superhero. Colorful photographs of the necessary steps help visual learners successfully complete each project. A helpful introduction is also included to teach readers basic sewing and decorating techniques. Budding fashion designers will love being able to create their own colorful costumes!

Simple machines are the building blocks of numerous engineering wonders. Developed centuries ago, simple machines are still helping humans redirect and magnify force today. Levers, pulleys, wheels, wings, rotors and more have helped humans span the globe, scale mountains, sail the seas, bridge mighty rivers, and take to the skies. With this volume, readers will learn how different simple machines offer different mechanical advantages, as well as how they can combine to form complex machines capable of more complicated tasks. Step-by-step instructions will help young makers construct three different simple machines that can be used to solve problems and make work easier, just as they were used thousands of years ago.

Young makers can explore the world of botany with this fascinating introduction to plant science. Plants have a dynamic role in maintaining life on Earth. Even the smallest plants can make their own food, produce oxygen, and put down roots in an ever-changing world. Surprising facts, fascinating histories, and colorful photographs will help readers unfold the mysteries of plant science, and simple descriptions will give them the knowledge and confidence they need to create do-it-yourself projects. Readers can get their hands dirty making a bug hotel, a self-watering herb garden, and mini composting bin at home or at school.

Simple machines are the building blocks of numerous engineering wonders. Developed centuries ago, simple machines are still helping humans redirect and magnify force today. Levers, pulleys, wheels, wings, rotors and more have helped humans span the globe, scale mountains, sail the seas, bridge mighty rivers, and take to the skies. With this volume, readers will learn how different simple machines offer different mechanical advantages, as well as how they can combine to form complex machines capable of more complicated tasks. Step-by-step instructions will help young makers construct three different simple machines that can be used to solve problems and make work easier, just as they were used thousands of years ago.

Will you get a snow day tomorrow? Or are you hoping for a sunny day for a summer picnic? Readers will learn about weather forecasting and how to make their own weather instruments with three engaging makerspace projects. They'll also learn more about people and events in the history of weather forecasting and the importance of tracking the weather. Budding scientists will enjoy following instructions in the text to create and use their own rain gauge, anemometer, and thermometer. Colorful photographs, diagrams, and graphic organizers will help students visualize the concepts. Fact boxes and sidebars provide additional information to aid reader comprehension.

Chemical reactions including combustion, rusting, and digestion occur all around us every day, even if we don't notice them. With this book, three illustrated makerspace projects will allow budding scientists to create their own chemical reactions. Readers will gain an understanding of the important uses of chemical reactions, the products they create, and the scientists who developed our understanding of them. Detailed instructions will help readers make slime, turn milk to plastic, and create delicious ice cream. Colorful photographs, diagrams, and graphic organizers help students visualize essential elementary science concepts, while fact boxes and sidebars enhance the narrative.