Moving Machines
Part of the Make It! (Rourke Educational Media) series
Jumping, spinning, twisting, turning, racing-the power is in your hands. Make bots that jump and spin, build a rubber band racer and a bottle boat, power a boat and a car with air. Make machines that move!
Smartphone Movies
Part of the Make It! (Rourke Educational Media) series
Learn how to plan, shoot, and edit movies on your smartphone, from script to the final film. This Makerspace title supports NGSS Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer.
Miniature Robots
Part of the Make It! (Rourke Educational Media) series
Would you like to make a brush bot, art bot, or rolling robot car? Use recycled materials, school supplies, and small electronics to make your own miniature robots. This Makerspace title includes a glossary and websites.
Video Animation and Photography
Part of the Make It! (Rourke Educational Media) series
Easy to follow video and photography production makerspace projects using free and inexpensive software for library, classroom and home.
Movie Props and Special Effects
Part of the Make It! (Rourke Educational Media) series
Use items you have around your house to make movie magic! In this Makerspace title, learn how to make your own movie props and special effects. Includes a glossary and websites.
Craft and Design 3-D
Part of the Make It! (Rourke Educational Media) series
Easy to follow three-dimensional makerspace projects, including 3D printing, for library, classroom and home.
Coding Creations
Part of the Make It! (Rourke Educational Media) series
Let's have some fun! Use Scratch, a language developed by The Lifelong Kindergarten Group at MIT Media Lab, to create code that animates, makes music, plays games, and draws shapes. This Makerspace title supports NGSS Waves and Their Application in Technologies for Information Transfer.
Fashion Design
Part of the Make It! (Rourke Educational Media) series
Fashion design is a complex field with many skill sets needed. Start with the basics learned in this title and soon you'll be making clothes for you, your friends, and your family! This Makerspace title includes projects and a glossary of terms.
Upcycled Gifts and Gadgets
Part of the Make It! (Rourke Educational Media) series
Are you ready to upcycle? Learn to use something old to make something new and even better! This Makerspace title includes a glossary and websites.
Circuitry and Electronics
Part of the Make It! (Rourke Educational Media) series
Make your own electronic devices. Turn on a light with pencil lead, run a clock with potatoes, experiment with play dough power, make touchscreen gloves, and transform a shoe box into a lamp. Who knew circuits could be so much fun?
