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Books in Build It series

  • Build the Human Body

    Richard Walker, Mark Ruffle, Galia Bernstein

    Paperback (Silver Dolphin Books, March 1, 2013)
    The skeleton is the key to learning about the body, and Build the Human Body offers one of the coolest learning experiences around.The ancient Greeks had it right: “Know thyself.” One of the keys to knowing thyself is knowing how the body works. Build the Human Body will teach you about the body’s building blocks, help you build its framework, and show you how to map the organs. Have fun while learning, and see the human body like never before through colorful illustrations, fascinating facts, and by building your very own human skeleton.
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  • Build the Shark

    Barbara Taylor, Mark Ruffle, Galia Bernstein

    Hardcover (Silver Dolphin Books, July 23, 2013)
    Sharks are one of the oldest creatures on the planet--perhaps even older than the dinosaurs--and they have so much to teach us! Build the Shark will teach you about the shark’s body, how it interacts with its environment, where it lives in the ocean, and how it survives. Have fun while learning, and see sharks like you never have before through colorful illustrations, fascinating facts, and finally by building your own great white. Everything you need to build your own shark model is right here.— This unique set includes a 32-page book full of colorful illustrations and intriguing facts about sharks, plus 35 slotted pieces to build a three-dimensional great white shark. — Explore the inner workings of the shark and learn how it interacts in the ocean.Build the Shark offers a unique building and learning experience as you piece together the great white shark.
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  • Build the T. Rex

    Darren Naish, Mark Ruffle, Galia Bernstein

    Paperback (Silver Dolphin Books, May 1, 2013)
    Don’t let your brain become a fossil! Reading about dinosaurs is cool, but building one yourself is “dino-mite!”Keep your brain from becoming petrified with this exciting new kit. Build the T. Rex will take you back into the Mesozoic era to discover the mysterious age of the dinosaurs. Have fun while learning, and see the T. rex like never before, with colorful illustrations, fascinating facts about dinosaurs, and by building your very own T. rex skeleton.
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  • Build the Robot

    Steve Parker

    Paperback (Silver Dolphin Books, March 1, 2016)
    Build three moving robot models as you learn about robots of the past, present, and future!For hundreds of years, humans have been fascinated by machines that help with everyday tasks, and Build the Robot gives readers an overview of the history of robotics. Have fun while learning about the development of various robots—from the first slow-moving robots of the 1930s to the futuristic nanobots that could one day be used to fight diseases inside the human body. Everything you need to build three moving robot models is included. • This unique set includes a 32-page book full of colorful illustrations and intriguing facts about robots, plus 62 slotted model pieces and three wind-up motors to build three different types of moving robots.• Discover the fantastic world of robotics and learn everything you need to know about these remarkable machines. Build the Robot offers a unique building and learning experience as you assemble three types of moving robot models.
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  • Build the Dragon

    Dugald Steer, Jonathan Woodward

    Paperback (Silver Dolphin Books, Dec. 13, 2016)
    Learn all about dragons with this unique, interactive guide to the legendary world of dragons! Get to know the myths and legends surrounding them and become an expert at identifying the different types that exist around the world. Discover what a dragon is and learn about its importance in different cultures. Gain a unique "scientific" insight to these magical beasts with a closer look at dragon anatomy. Find out how they move, what they eat, and how some fly and breathe fire! Finally, take the opportunity to bring a European dragon to life by building an impressive, large-scale model, complete with moving parts.
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  • Big Book of Building: Duct Tape, Paper, Cardboard, and Recycled Projects to Blast Away Boredom

    Marne Ventura

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Grab some paper, cardboard, duct tape, and other materials and get ready to blast away boredom! Inventive young builders will love creating awesome projects such as treasure chests, tin can robots, space stations, swords and armor, and a whole lot more. With easy to follow step-by-step instructions, readers will be building their own fantastic projects in no time!
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  • Build It: Dragon

    Jonny Lambert

    Hardcover (Sterling Publishing, Feb. 6, 2018)
    All this dragon model is missing is the fire! Build your own paper dragon to display at home. This stunningly illustrated model of a fire-breathing beast model is wonderfully simple to put together, with no need for scissors or glue and no mess. Simply press out the highly detailed model pieces from the boards, and then reuse the boards as a base. The book also includes fearsome facts, and striking pictures of these magnificent flying creatures.
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  • MOVE IT!: 7 Creative STEM Projects for Budding Engineers―Movement Edition

    Caroline Alliston, Tom Connell

    Library Binding (QEB Publishing _ Quarto Library, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Learn about forces and motion in this hands-on introduction to key STEAM topics, sure to engage aspiring scientists and engineers. Create 7 fun projects including a marble run challenge, a balloon buggy, and a sailboat to help young readers think scientifically with practical step-by-steps.
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  • RACE IT!: 5 Creative STEM Projects for Budding Engineers―Speed Edition

    Caroline Alliston, Tom Connell

    Library Binding (QEB Publishing _ Quarto Library, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Gets hands-on with 5 creative STEAM projects! Exploring the science behind each project this book encourages children to think outside-the-box and create a stomp rocket, a teddy bear zip wire, and a catapult, while learning about forces and motion.
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  • Build the Scorpion

    Barbara Taylor, Michael Bright

    Hardcover (Silver Dolphin Books, Jan. 6, 2015)
    Creep into the world of scorpions with this exciting new kit. Build the Scorpion takes young readers into the wild to learn all about arachnids and their habitats. Children have fun while learning about creepy-crawlies with colorful illustrations, fascinating facts about scorpions, and building their very own scorpion model. Everything needed to build the model is included, ready to assemble at home or to take on the go. This unique set includes a 32-page book full of colorful illustrations and intriguing facts about scorpions and other arachnids, plus 32 slotted pieces to build a three-dimensional scorpion.
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  • Build the Rocket

    Ian Graham

    Hardcover (Silver Dolphin Books, May 6, 2014)
    Build the Rocket takes young explorers out of this world to discover the thrilling science of rocket building. Budding space enthusiasts have fun while learning, examining spacecraft through colorful illustrations and fascinating facts about rockets. Finally, everything needed to build a model rocket from the ground up is included, ready to assemble at home or to take on the go. Launch into the world of space exploration while learning about these amazing shuttles.
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  • CODE IT!: 4 Creative STEM Projects for Budding Engineers―Programming Edition

    Caroline Alliston, Tom Connell

    Library Binding (QEB Publishing _ Quarto Library, Aug. 1, 2019)
    The perfect hands-on introduction to coding and programming, this book contains 5 practical STEAM projects to keep young minds busy and engaged with simple science and engineering. Learn how to set up and use a Crumble controller, make a working traffic light, and program your own motorized buggy.
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