Making Inventive Wooden Toys: 33 Wild & Wacky Projects Ideal for STEAM Education (Fox Chapel Publishing) Toys Kids & Parents Can Build Together to Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math

What does woodworking have to do with physics and fun? You’re about to find out! 33 fun projects for exciting contraptions that illustrate STEAM principles (science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics) Easy-to-make wooden action toys and games that whiz, spin, pop, and fly Step-by-step instructions , detailed patterns, color photography, tools and materials lists, and instructions for using the finished toy Beginner-friendly advice with toy-making basics, time saving tips, and how-to advice for working with small children Engaging family activities for children and parents to complete together Making Inventive Wooden Toys is filled with high-octane, exciting, and slightly wacky toys for kids and parents to build together! These creative projects combine ingenuity and woodworking with real-life lessons in science, technology, engineering, art, and math—aka STEAM. Have fun building 33 easy-to-make wooden action toys like these that can do extraordinary things: Desk Top Rocket Anti-Gravity Box Ping Pong Ball Explosion Gator Snap Horizontal Wheel-Top Racer You’ll find there’s a secret treasure buried deep within each project… as they bring science to life and actually demonstrate the laws of physics right before your eyes!