contents You can be a maker 4 Matter and materials 6 Exploring properties 8 Testing one two three 10 Maker tips 12 Does it absorb 14 Make it repel 16 Hot or cold 18 Make it cool and warm 20 How strong is it 22 Make a strong structure 24 What happens in water 26 28 Make it float Endless ideas 30 31 Learning more 32 Glossary and Index
You can be a maker Who are makers These people find creative ways to do tasks They use everyday materials in new ways Makers learn by testing these materials The challenges in this book will help you choose materials to solve different problems and achieve different goals Team up Makers often share their ideas skills and supplies They work together in places called makerspaces Your school or library may have one If not you could set up your own makerspace with some friends No right or wrong Before you get started on a maker project keep in mind Your imagination is your best resource Each team member can bring great ideas to a project Things do not always go as planned Setbacks help us learn to solve problems 4
