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Books in You Make It Work series

  • Double or Nothing: 3D Printing

    Catherine Daly, Tammie Lyon

    Library Binding (Kane Press, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Mason and Mia are twins . . . but don’t always get along. When Mia wins a dolphin at the fair, Mason wants one, too. If only Mia could make a twin dolphin! Tying into the popular Makers Movement, MAKERS MAKE IT WORK is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. This charming story explores the Makers theme of 3D Printing and includes explanatory sidebars and a 3D Printing–related activity for young makers to try themselves! Ages 5–8.
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  • How to Grow a Monster: Gardening

    Kiki Thorpe, Barbara Bongini

    Paperback (Kane Press, Aug. 4, 2020)
    Last year, Gabe's mom grew way too many zucchinis. This year, Gabe and his sister have a secret plan to take control of the garden. They have to stop the zucchini madness! Tying into the popular Makers Movement, Makers Make It Work is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. This charming story explores the Makers theme of Gardening and includes explanatory sidebars and a gardening-related activity for young makers to try themselves!
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  • Space

    Andrew Haslam, David Glover, Jon Barnes

    Hardcover (World Book Inc, April 1, 1998)
    An illustrated book of projects that demonstrate how the universe works.
  • Earth

    Andrew Haslam, Wendy Baker

    Hardcover (Two-Can Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2000)
    Earth is a unique blend of imaginative activities, experiments and science facts that helps develop scientific thought. The vast "Make it Work" series teaches scientific principles through the hands-on process of making science work. It's an invaluable science series for school and home, mixing hobby and science in an effort to show kids how to observe, collate information, and reach conclusions. The easy-to-follow instructions and helpful color photos make it a great resource for children ages 8-11. School Library Journal says the Make it Work! Science books are "A Great Series."
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  • Oceans

    Andrew Haslam

    Paperback (Scholastic, Jan. 1, 2000)
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  • Flight

    Andrew Haslam, Jack Challoner, Jon Barnes

    Paperback (World Book Inc, April 1, 1998)
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  • Video: You Make It Work

    George Coulter, Shirley Coulter

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1996)
    Explains how a variety of video equipment works, including VCRs, video games, and video cameras
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  • Insects

    Andrew Haslam, Wendy Baker, Liz Wyse, Jon Barnes

    Hardcover (Two-Can Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2000)
    Provides information about the physical characteristics and habits of a variety of insects with instructions for related projects.
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  • Oceans

    Andrew Haslam, Barbara Taylor

    Hardcover (World Book Inc, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Explains the characteristics of oceans and the forces and principles which act upon them, demonstrating with experiments and models.
  • Electricity

    Wendy Alexandra Parsons, Andrew Haslam

    Paperback (World Book Inc, Aug. 16, 1997)
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  • The Lost and Found Weekend: Sewing

    Kiki Thorpe, Barbara Bongini

    Library Binding (Kane Press, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Gia's dad is always losing things. His glasses. His phone. It almost ruins their camping trip. Gia needs to figure out a way to fix her dad! Tying into the popular Makers Movement, Makers Make It Work is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. This charming story explores the Makers theme of Sewing and includes explanatory sidebars and a sewing-related activity for young makers to try themselves!
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  • MAKE IT WORK SOUND

    Baker & haslam

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, March 31, 1993)
    Experiments and activities explore the world of sound
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