TY - BOOK AU - Recio,Belinda TI - The inventor's handbook: a guide to creative thinking SN - 1561384593 AV - J608 R U1 - 341.758 PY - 1994/// CY - Philadelphia, PA PB - Running Press KW - Inventions KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc KW - Patents N1 - What is an invention?: How to use this kit -- Think about thinking -- Gathering your thinking tools -- Other thinking tools -- Workshop: Meet your materials -- Things to use from your home -- Inventing with wooden spools -- Inventing with rubber bands -- Inventing with marbles -- Inventing with dowels -- Inventing with gears -- Inventing with drilled splints -- Inventing with a motor -- Inventing with a propeller -- Inventing with a bell -- Inventing with a straw -- Inventing with brass fasteners -- Invention challenges: Before you invent -- Invent a time tracker -- Invent a flying machine -- Invent a self-propelled vehicle -- Invent a musical thingamagig -- Invent a gear-driven telescoping machine -- If you get stuck: Hints -- Solutions -- Where can I go from here?: Quick guide to patents -- Conclusion; inventiveness isn't just for inventing anymore N2 - With this kit, children can create a message sender, a musical instrument, a timekeeper, a booby trap, and more--eight different inventions in all. The illustrated guide is accompanied by inventor's materials, including electric motor, propeller, gears, and much more, providing everything children need to invent incredible machines. Kid-tested and scientist-approved UR - http://www.archive.org/details/inventorshandboo00reci UR - http://www.openlibrary.org/books/OL24238490M ER -