{"product_id":"smash-crash-topple-roll-the-inventive-rube-goldberg-a-life-in-comics-contraptions-and-six-simple-machines-hardcover","title":"Smash, Crash, Topple, Roll!: The Inventive Rube Goldberg--A Life in Comics, Contraptions, and Six Simple Machines - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCatherine Thimmesh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eShanda McCloskey\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA joyfully illustrated picture book biography of Rube Goldberg for STEM-loving children and the many people who enjoy doing simple tasks the hard way.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAward-winning author Catherine Thimmesh's irresistibly engaging text and artist Shanda McCloskey's energetic, cartoon-style artwork introduce readers to the life and creative legacy of Rube Goldberg, the world-famous inventor of crazy contraptions. A rollicking educational kids' book that is part biography, part inspiration, and part physics how-to, \u003ci\u003eSmash, Crash, Topple, Roll!\u003c\/i\u003e posits the ultimate question ... why do \u003ci\u003eanything\u003c\/i\u003e the simple way? (Especially if, for instance, there is a catapult option?) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Because, of course, there are lots of things you can do the simple way: \u003cbr\u003e Set an alarm, \u003cbr\u003e flip a switch, \u003cbr\u003e open a door, \u003cbr\u003e toast some bread . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But what if, \u003ci\u003einstead\u003c\/i\u003e, you did things the Rube Goldberg way? \u003cbr\u003e Endlessly entertaining, \u003cbr\u003e needlessly complex, \u003cbr\u003e and achieving a delicate balance of physics, humor, and excitement! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The book includes an overview of the six simple machines that power most of Goldberg's inventions and puts the tools for making real-life Rube Goldberg machines right into readers' hands. It's the perfect thing to spark the imaginations of budding inventors, artists, and thinkers of all ages--because the most promising relationships with science start not with a textbook but with the willingness to break stuff and ask silly questions! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSCIENCE MADE FUN: Sure to excite students, teachers, and parents looking for a playful, hands-on way to dive into the sciences and connect to STEM and STEAM efforts in schools, where Rube Goldberg machines are already in use, this book offers a fun way to approach the sometimes-daunting subject of physics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e INSPIRATIONAL AWESOMENESS: There are more and better opportunities for kids to embrace and explore a love of science and engineering today, and Rube Goldberg was an artist, too! This is the perfect book to encourage the scientist and artist in every kid. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e POPULAR SUBJECT FOR KIDS: There are over 1 million views of various Rube Goldberg videos on YouTube featuring overly complicated ways to turn a page, pass the salt, water a plant, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Young makers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parents, grandparents, and caregivers encouraging budding engineers and artists \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Classroom book or gift for teachers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rube Goldberg fans of all ages \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatherine Thimmesh\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author, speaker, and creativity educator. Her creative children's nonfiction titles have won numerous awards, including the prestigious Sibert Medal for \u003ci\u003eTeam Moon: How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e and a Sibert Honor for \u003ci\u003eCamp Panda\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003ci\u003eHelping Cubs Return to the Wild\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eMadam President\u003c\/i\u003e was a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Notable book, and her bestselling \u003ci\u003eGirls Think of Everything\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003ci\u003eStories of Ingenious Inventions by Women\u003c\/i\u003e won the IRA Children's Book Award and was followed by \u003ci\u003eGirls Solve Everything\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003ci\u003e Stories of Women Entrepreneurs Building a Better World\u003c\/i\u003e. You can watch her discuss the importance of creativity in her TEDx Talk, \"Creativity in the Classroom (in 5 minutes or less!),\" on YouTube or her website, catherinethimmesh.com. Catherine lives near Minneapolis, in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eShanda McCloskey \u003c\/b\u003eis the award-winning author and illustrator of STEM-friendly picture books like Doll-E 1.0, a 2019 NSTA Best STEM Book Winner, and \u003ci\u003eT-Bone the Drone\u003c\/i\u003e, a Sunshine State Young Readers Award Jr. Nominee. She lives in Ball Ground, Georgia, and enjoys visiting schools. Learn more at shandamc.com.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.6 x 11.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 06, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51987504759085,"sku":"9781452144221","price":20.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/lhb6z7DYQD9781452144221.webp?v=1776179124","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/smash-crash-topple-roll-the-inventive-rube-goldberg-a-life-in-comics-contraptions-and-six-simple-machines-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}