Things That Go Boom or Fly, Float, and Zoom!: 18 DIY Projects to Make

My son loves this book with all its great ideas and plans. He wants to start building right away.

Hilarious

Way cool gadget book

Super stuff.

Divided into four sections, this book is an inspirational and brings out the scientist, the engineer in all of us. It's inspiring, really. If there were ever a book to convince children of the importance of science, to involve them in something difficult yet rewarding, to make being smart and inventive something cool.The four sections of the book are separated very well. Machines that:1) Turn, throw, and shoot fire2) Swim and fly3) Walk4) TalkI can think of several reasons this book could come in handy. Become your own Mr. Wizard and build a six volt turbine, an Indonesian fire kite (YES!), or a pneumatic boat! This is perfect for the Boy Scout in all of us (even a Soapbox Go Cart), and even better for a father-son projects.With very specific instructions, and incredibly helpful step-by-step pictures, everything in this book seems accessible. Build a car, a robot, a machine gun. OK, I made that last one up. Nonetheless, with a few introductory pages on circuit boards - very easy stuff - Things that Go Boom is specifically designed for beginners of all ages and experience levels. I'm sure everything is harder than it appears, but I really get the feeling that I could follow anything in this book.I'd write more, but I'm getting ready to go out and purchase the required supplies for an electronic didgeridoo. BVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVvvvVVVVvvvVVVVVVV!!!!Jason Elin

I'm having a great time paging through this book. The projects look like fun things I can do with my son, and the illustrated steps are very clear.Each project lists the tools and parts that you will need. There was a lot of effort put into this book.Recommended as projects to do with your kids if you want to teach them some great hands-on skills.Edit: Oddly my version of this book is "18 DIY projects to make" and the cover of at least one version here says "20 DIY projects to make". Not sure why, but there is still plenty of fun in this one book.

Excellent for the engineer whana-be or the real McCoy. In my day we made Oscilloscopes or EICO hi-fi kits. . Ifyou wish to test or challenge the craftsperson in your house then this is the book.

The book was a gift to our grandchildren and our son- in- law was very enthusiastic about doing the projects with them as he loves constructing things. He said the instructions are very clear and straight forward.We look forward to seeing the results!

The essential purchases for many of the projects are too costly.There is almost nothing you can do right away and shopping is not that easy over the christmas break.

This will keep my 14 year old son busy for the whole of the Summer......It might even keep me busy too....

Grandson loved this.

Well suited for 10tr old grandson