{"product_id":"build-a-better-mousetrap-make-classic-inventions-discover-your-problem-solving-genius-and-take-the-inventors-challenge-paperback-softback-9780471395386","title":"Build a Better Mousetrap; Make Classic Inventions, Discover Your Problem-Solving Genius, and Take the Inventor's Challenge (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471395386","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBuild a Better Mousetrap\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eMake Classic Inventions, Discover Your Problem-Solving Genius, and Take the Inventor's Challenge\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRuth Kassinger (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471395386, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 2 September 2002\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e128 pages, Photos: 1 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Drawings: 1 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e28 x 21.6 x 0.9 cm, 0.322 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eDiscover the secrets behind some amazing inventions!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Through observation, experimentation, and perseverance, humansthrough the ages have managed to solve a whole array of perplexingproblems. These solutions have included such incredible inventionsas the parachute, the periscope, the solar water heater, thesuspension bridge, the stethoscope, and many more. Now, with Builda Better Mousetrap in hand, you too can experience your own Eureka!moments of inspiration and sharpen your problem-solving skills aswell, while you explore the history and science behind some of theworld's most exciting inventions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With this collection of fascinating, hands-on projects you'lldiscover the answers to such intriguing questions as: Who inventedthe hovercraft? Why is there a hole in the top of a parachute? Whatis an Aerobie and why does it fly so well? And you'll be encouragedto come up with your own awesome inventions. With easy-to-followinstructions on how to make everything from a rocket, to akaleidoscope, to a bottle organ, Build a Better Mousetrap is filledwith enough exciting projects and challenges to get you started ona lifetime of invention.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part I: Inventions That Use Light.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 1. Spectacles.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 2. Kaleidoscope.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 3. Phenakistiscope.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 4. Periscope.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part II: Inventions That Move Through Air and Water.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 5. Hulled Sailboat.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 6. Parachute.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 7. Liquid-Fueled Rocket.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 8. Hovercraft.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 9. Aerobie.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part III: Inventions of Bridges and Dams.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 10. Suspension Bridge.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 11. Arch Dam.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part IV: Inventions That Use Sound.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 12. Stethoscope.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 13. Kazoo.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 14. Bottle Organ.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part V: Inventions for Heating and Cooling.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 15. Solar Water Heater.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 16. Desert Refrigerator.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part VI: Miscellaneous Inventions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 17. Water Clock.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 18. Scytale.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 19. Gimbal.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 20. Pendulum Seismograph.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 21. Portable Solar Distiller.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 22. 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