Most Popular Books by Rob Ives

There’s room in everyone’s house and heart for a paper pet. Here’s something special for every child (and adult) who’s ever dreamed of owning a kangaroo, gorilla, or goat: a collection of six paper pets that ACTUALLY MOVE. Making them is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Just: Press out the pieces. Follow the simple folding and gluing instructions to assemble. Turn the handle and see them go! There’s even a place to write your pet’s name. And best of all--no howling or meowing, no cleanup, and no walking or feeding required! WATCH.... - The gorilla beat his chest - The chickens peck - The kangaroo hop - The dog "bark” - The goat shake his head - The cat walk

"Space Rob Ives is a genius at engineering models that move entertain and give hours and hours of fun for everyone. Imagine making a top-secret spy spacecraft and scientific instruments to help you study outer space. Cosmic fans will love these books. All you need are some simple items and the step-by-step instructions will be easy to follow. Use the QR codes to download templates and see videos of the finished models. It''s the best hands-on way for kids to join the space race and become super engineers"--Publisher.

Pilots don''t get to build their own aircraft, but you can! Launch a rocket with just air and waterpower or make your own kite and add a parachute for extra pizzazz. Build an airship to fly or helicopter lifted by a balloon and much more. The sky''s the limit!

Build your own moving models, inspired by real dinosaurs of the past. From a bending Brachiosaurus to a pair of racing Pachycephalosaurs, this book is full of engaging makerspace projects that combine science and technology with hands-on model making.

"Get ready to build... Spacecraft that can land on the Moon An amazing orrery Awesome rockets ready for liftoff Pipe Cleaner Aliens to spook up your room Use the QR codes to download templates and see videos of the finished models. It''s the best hands-on way for kids to join the space race and become super engineers"--Publisher.

Build your own moving models, inspired by ferocious dinosaurs from the past. From a biting T-rex automaton to a snapping Spinosaurus grabber, this book is full of engaging prehistoric projects that combine science and technology with hands-on model making. Perfect for budding engineers and dinosaur fans alike!

"Build your own awesome mini dinosaur models. From a Stegosaurus skeleton made from craft sticks and coffee stirrers to a pipe cleaner Apatosaurus, this book is full of engaging makerspace projects that combine science and technology with hands-on model making. Perfect for budding engineers and dinosaur fans alike!"--Publisher.

Build your own fantastic flying prehistoric reptile models. From a flying Pteranodon to a gravity-defying, hovering Thalassodromeus, this book is full of engaging prehistoric projects that combine science and technology with hands-on model making. Perfect for budding engineers and dinosaur fans.

Forces and Motion - How things move and more... lets you into the secrets of Newton''s laws of motion. Fun projects show how any object can be made to move with the right technology - or just warm air! Find out about air, soap and elastic power by making a balloon hovercraft, steamboat, rocket and plane - they launch, they glide, they fly! All you need are simple household items, card, paper and rubber bands.

By its very purpose, the way that a lock mechanism works has to remain hidden from view and it is not easy to imagine what is happening inside. These three ingenious paper models of a combination lock, a mortice lock, and a ''Yale'' style of barrel lock cover three main types. Also, there is an interesting minibook describing the historical development of lock design and possibilities for the future.

"''Gizmos'' will teach you how to make charming, quirky toys that use different mechanisms to come--entirely out of paper! ... [N]ot just an introduction to the simple mechanisms--such as cranks, cams, and levers--that are used to bring paper automata to life, it is also a how-to manual for creating and building paper machines of your own design. Start with the suggested templates at the back of the book or try your hand as a paper engineer"--Back cover blurb.