Book cover of Mr Shaha's Marvellous Machines: adventures in making round the kitchen table

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Transform and recycle household objects into your very own home-made toys and machines!

Learn about the centre of gravity by making a balancing bird, create a toroidal vortex with a smoke-ring machine, and turn a spoon into an electromagnet. Chances are you won't need to buy the materials required…

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1 author picked Mr Shaha's Marvellous Machines as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I can’t think of a better way to close than with a book to inspire the next generation of people who love taking things apart! This brilliant compilation of easy makes sets out to cultivate curious young minds.

By using common things you can find around the house, it makes science and making accessible to all. The projects are all really straightforward and designed by Shaha, a dad and science teacher, to support the educational curriculum whilst having a lot of fun.

From Rebecca's list on for people who love taking things apart.

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