Displaying 1 of 1 2019 Format: Book Author: Perdew, Laura. Title: Crazy contraptions : build Rube Goldberg machines that swoop, spin, stack, and swivel : with hands on engineering activities / Laura Perdew ; illustrated by Micah Rauch. Publisher, Date: White River Junction, VT : Nomad Press, 2019. Description: v, 122 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm. Summary: Presents machines designed by Goldberg, which were based on complicated chain reactions and used to accomplish simple tasks. Series: Build it yourself Focus on science "Build it yourself" series. Focus on science (Nomad Press) Subjects: Goldberg, Rube, 1883-1970 -- Juvenile literature. Machine design -- Juvenile literature. Other Author: Rauch, Micah. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: Introduction : meet Rube Goldberg -- Things you should know before you get started -- Play with inclined planes -- Looking at levers -- Whoa! Wheels and axles! -- Plucky pulleys -- Wild about wedges -- Savvy about screws -- Go big! ISBN: 9781619308268 (pbk.) System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 1843407 Call Number: 621.8/15 Course Reserves: 0 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Place Request Please select and request a specific volume by clicking one of the icons in the 'Where is it?' section below. Add to My List Share Expand All | Collapse All Where is it? Suggestions and more Map It Large Cover Image Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1