The Racecar Book: Build and Race Mousetrap Cars, Dragsters, Tri-Can Haulers & More (Science in Motion)
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (720 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1613747144 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Every project in The Racecar Book contains a materials list and detailed step-by-step instructions with photos for easy assembly. You may not be old enough to drive, but that doesn’t mean you can’t satisfy your need for speed. Mercer also includes explanations of the science behind each racecar, including concepts such as friction, Newton’s laws of motion, kinetic and potential energy, and more. These projects are perfect for science fairs or design competitions, or just having fun!. Or use an effervescent tablet in a small canister as an impressive rocket engine for a Mini Pop Car. Retrofit a toy car with a model plane propeller to make an air-powered Prop Car. Each of the 25 easy-to-build racecars is constructed for little or no cost using recycled and repurposed materials. Turn a potato chip can, a rubber band, and weights into a Chip-Can Dancer. Author and physics teacher Bobby Mercer shows how to use mousetraps, rubber bands, chemical reactions, gravity, and air pressure to power fast-moving vehicles
"Highly recommended." —Midwest Book Review
Consci said Thorough and clearly written. I have been using this book with a middle schooler that is obsessed with cars. I was looking for some free time activities that would occupy the child with something useful, rather than his daydreaming. This book was excellent in that regard.The materials needed for the projects were easy to obtain. Most items were things that could harvested from your recyclingcereal boxes, water bottles etc. There are cars that use mousetraps and even ideas to make cars out of food, like pretzel rods (as an axle) and hot dog buns, or another with candy bars and peanut butter cups (you'd have to use an alternative if you h. Stacey Mundt said Great reference for cub scouts. My stepson loves this book! Great reference for cub scouts!