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The big little book of awesome stuff : 300 wild facts, fun projects & amazing tricks / by Dan Bova ; edited by Popular Mechanics.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Hearst Home Kids, [2023]Copyright date: ©2023Description: 143 pages : illustrations ; 19 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781950785773
  • 1950785777
Other title:
  • At the head of title: Popular Mechanics
  • three hundred wild facts, fun projects and amazing tricks
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: "Do you want to find out weird-but-true facts like how to safely enter a black hole or what to do if you meet a mythological monster? Interested in hitting a dizzying ping-pong trick shot or performing mind-blowing magic that'll amaze your friends? Think it'd be fun to make the ultimate paper airplane or an insane water balloon launcher? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you've come to the right book! The editors of Popular Mechanics put together this incredible, super-cool collection of did-you-know facts, super-fun projects and astounding skills for curious kids who like to discover stuff, build things, goof around a lot -- and sometimes make a big mess in the process. (Don't tell your parents that last part!)".-- Publisher's description.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 032.01 B783 Available 33111011054786
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 032.01 B783 Available 33111011261100
Children's Book Children's Book Northport Library Children's NonFiction 032.01 B783 Available 33111009472735
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Develop new skills (card tricks!), make fun things (a water balloon launcher!) and learn crazy-cool facts with this hands-on activity book for ages 8 to 12

Do you want to find out weird-but-true facts like how to safely enter a black hole or what to do if you meet a mythological monster? Interested in hitting a dizzying ping-pong trick shot or performing mind-blowing magic that'll amaze your friends? Think it'd be fun to make the ultimate paper airplane or an insane water balloon launcher?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you've come to the right book! The editors of Popular Mechanics put together this incredible, super-cool collection of did-you-know facts, super-fun projects and astounding skills for curious kids who like to discover stuff, build things, goof around a lot - and sometimes make a big mess in the process. (Don't tell your parents that last part!)

On these totally non-boring pages you'll discover-
Weird facts about pets...like the wild thing that happens when a dog shakes itself dry! The most incredible things ever built...like a 50-foot tall robot! Hilarious tricks and pranks to pull on your friends...if you dare! How to have a million-dollar idea and how to get on Jeopardy ! Pro secrets for throwing a curveball and shooting a 3-pointer! How to contact aliens!
Plus, even more awesome stuff! (More awesome than talking to aliens? Really? Yes, really!) Are you ready? Pick up this book and let the adventures begin!

Includes index.

"Do you want to find out weird-but-true facts like how to safely enter a black hole or what to do if you meet a mythological monster? Interested in hitting a dizzying ping-pong trick shot or performing mind-blowing magic that'll amaze your friends? Think it'd be fun to make the ultimate paper airplane or an insane water balloon launcher? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you've come to the right book! The editors of Popular Mechanics put together this incredible, super-cool collection of did-you-know facts, super-fun projects and astounding skills for curious kids who like to discover stuff, build things, goof around a lot -- and sometimes make a big mess in the process. (Don't tell your parents that last part!)".-- Publisher's description.

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