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Make a powered boat

2019
Discusses the science behind powered boats and includes instructions for readers to build their own from household materials.
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The racecar book

build and race mousetrap cars, dragsters, tri-can haulers, & more
2013
Provides step-by-step, illustrated directions for building model racecars using everyday objects.
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Snowflake Bentley-- and other stories of inspiring people

2010
Contains three brief biographies about inspiring individuals, including the title story about self-taught scientist Willie Bentley, who photographed thousands of individual snowflakes in order to study their unique formations.
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Aircraft

2018
"Sometimes all you need to craft a vehicle is a single sheet of paper. In this origami guide for kids, young flight enthusiasts will find easy-to-understand specs for building airplanes of all shapes and also an invitation to conduct test flights to compare the planes speeds and flight paths"--Provided by the publisher.
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Amazing rubber band cars

easy-to-build wind-up racers, models, and toys
Presents illustrated instructions for making racing cars using only rubber bands, cardboard, and glue, with designs for nine different types of cars and tips for design variations.
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Great paper fighter planes

2004
Detailed paper models of fighter planes from the 1940's to present day with text about the technical features of the original fighter planes.
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The Berenstain Bears

kindness counts
2010
Brother Bear's act of kindness is repaid when he shares his knowledge of airplane modelmaking with young Billy. Includes Bible verses.

Machines and mechanisms

"A compilation of small projects to build with LEGO Technic parts, including gears, motors, gadgets, and other moving elements. Contains step-by-step building instructions for rack-and-pinion steering systems, sliding doors, grasping claws, and ball-shooting devices. Explores principles of simple machines, gearing, and power translation"--Provided by publisher.

Making paper airplanes

"Learn how to create your own paper airplanes with these ... activities"--Provided by publisher.

Origami paper airplanes

Features twenty-six origami designs for airplanes, with illustrated instructions for making them.

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