contents You can be a maker Matter and materials Property detective Hidden properties Maker tips How hard is it Make it fun Can you see through it Make a window How heavy is it Make it balance Does it attract a magnet Make a metal sorter Endless ideas Learning more Glossary and Index 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 31 32
You can be a maker Makers explore ways to use materials They use their hands and minds to learn and create new things Are you ready to dive into your own maker projects This book will get you started Team up Makers team up to share skills and supplies They also share their ideas Makers can teach each other Makerspaces are places where makers work together Check to see if your community has one If not gather some friends to set up your own makerspace No right or wrong There is no right or wrong way to create something Makers know that One of the most important tools is a great imagination Each team member adds value to a challenge No ideas are too silly They could lead to something great 4
Makers know that they can learn from each other Your team members are your most important resource 5
