The Horn Book Guide

Code It!: Programming and Keyboards You Can Create Yourself

32 pp. | ABDO | January, 2018 | Library ISBN 978-1-5321-1250-8 $28.50 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-6147-9992-4

(3) 4-6 Checkerboard Library: Cool Makerspace Gadgets & Gizmos series. This short volume introduces makerspaces and coding, providing instructions for six projects that use either Scratch or Makey Makeys. Photographs accompany clear, reproducible instructions, and brightly colored backgrounds and lively fonts create an engaging aesthetic. With emphasis on how over why, the book encourages interest in tinkering. Includes tips for "Makerspace Maintenance." Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

Alkire, Jessie

Construct It!: Architecture You Can Build, Break, and Build Again

32 pp. | ABDO | January, 2018 | Library ISBN 978-1-5321-1252-2 $28.50 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-6147-9994-8

(3) 4-6 Checkerboard Library: Cool Makerspace Gadgets & Gizmos series. Checkerboard Library: Cool Makerspace Gadgets and Gizmos series. This short volume introduces makerspaces and architecture, providing instructions for six projects that use Legos, K'NEX, and cardboard. Photographs accompany clear instructions, and brightly colored backgrounds and lively fonts create an engaging aesthetic. The finished projects should foster interest in tinkering. Includes tips for "Makerspace Maintenance." Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

Olson, Elsie

Connect It!: Circuits You Can Squish, Bend, and Twist

32 pp. | ABDO | January, 2018 | Library ISBN 978-1-5321-1251-5 $28.50 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-6147-9993-1

(3) 4-6 Checkerboard Library: Cool Makerspace Gadgets & Gizmos series. Exploring the potential of makerspaces, each of these short volumes provides instructions for six electronic or engineering projects that make use of listed supplies. Photographs accompany clear instructions, and brightly colored backgrounds and lively fonts create an engaging aesthetic. Even if the finished projects vary in appeal to some readers, overall they encourage interest in tinkering. Includes tips for "Makerspace Maintenance." Glos., ind. Review covers these titles: Connect It!, Robotify It!, Light It!, and Move It!.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

Olson, Elsie

Robotify It!: Robots You Can Make Yourself

32 pp. | ABDO | January, 2018 | Library ISBN 978-1-5321-1255-3 $28.50 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-6147-9997-9

(3) 4-6 Checkerboard Library: Cool Makerspace Gadgets & Gizmos series. Exploring the potential of makerspaces, each of these short volumes provides instructions for six electronic or engineering projects that make use of listed supplies. Photographs accompany clear instructions, and brightly colored backgrounds and lively fonts create an engaging aesthetic. Even if the finished projects vary in appeal to some readers, overall they encourage interest in tinkering. Includes tips for "Makerspace Maintenance." Glos., ind. Review covers these titles: Connect It!, Robotify It!, Light It!, and Move It!.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

Schneider, Christa

Light It!: Creations That Glow, Shine, and Blink

32 pp. | ABDO | January, 2018 | Library ISBN 978-1-5321-1253-9 $28.50 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-6147-9995-5

(3) 4-6 Checkerboard Library: Cool Makerspace Gadgets & Gizmos series. Exploring the potential of makerspaces, each of these short volumes provides instructions for six electronic or engineering projects that make use of listed supplies. Photographs accompany clear instructions, and brightly colored backgrounds and lively fonts create an engaging aesthetic. Even if the finished projects vary in appeal to some readers, overall they encourage interest in tinkering. Includes tips for "Makerspace Maintenance." Glos., ind. Review covers these titles: Connect It!, Robotify It!, Light It!, and Move It!.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

Schneider, Christa

Move It!: Projects You Can Drive, Fly, and Roll

32 pp. | ABDO | January, 2018 | Library ISBN 978-1-5321-1254-6 $28.50 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-6147-9996-2

(3) 4-6 Checkerboard Library: Cool Makerspace Gadgets & Gizmos series. Exploring the potential of makerspaces, each of these short volumes provides instructions for six electronic or engineering projects that make use of listed supplies. Photographs accompany clear instructions, and brightly colored backgrounds and lively fonts create an engaging aesthetic. Even if the finished projects vary in appeal to some readers, overall they encourage interest in tinkering. Includes tips for "Makerspace Maintenance." Glos., ind. Review covers these titles: Connect It!, Robotify It!, Light It!, and Move It!.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

Chenevert, Pam

Make It Yourself! Paper Pop-Up Art

32 pp. | ABDO | September, 2017 | Library ISBN 978-1-5321-1071-9 $19.95 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-6807-8856-3

(3) 4-6 Checkerboard Library: Cool Makerspace series. This series centered on makerspaces should give middle-grade makers, crafters, and hobbyists fresh ideas to spark their creative imaginations. Framed with a boilerplate introduction to makerspaces and standard safety messages and materials lists, each volume offers stepped project directions illustrated with clear photos; useful "tip" sidebars appear throughout. Younger crafters may need some adult help, but they'll be motivated. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Library: Cool Makerspace titles: Make It Yourself! Paper Pop-Up Art, Make It Yourself! Bots & Circuits, Make It Yourself! Collages & Sculptures, Make It Yourself! From Junk to Jewelry, Make It Yourself! Coloring & Doodling, and Make It Yourself! Comics & Graphic Novels.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

Coss, Kelly

Make It Yourself! Bots & Circuits

32 pp. | ABDO | September, 2017 | Library ISBN 978-1-5321-1066-5 $19.95 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-6807-8851-8

(3) 4-6 Checkerboard Library: Cool Makerspace series. This series centered on makerspaces should give middle-grade makers, crafters, and hobbyists fresh ideas to spark their creative imaginations. Framed with a boilerplate introduction to makerspaces and standard safety messages and materials lists, each volume offers stepped project directions illustrated with clear photos; useful "tip" sidebars appear throughout. Younger crafters may need some adult help, but they'll be motivated. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Library: Cool Makerspace titles: Make It Yourself! Paper Pop-Up Art, Make It Yourself! Bots & Circuits, Make It Yourself! Collages & Sculptures, Make It Yourself! From Junk to Jewelry, Make It Yourself! Coloring & Doodling, and Make It Yourself! Comics & Graphic Novels.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

Hove, Carol

Make It Yourself! Collages & Sculptures

32 pp. | ABDO | September, 2017 | Library ISBN 978-1-5321-1067-2 $19.95 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-6807-8852-5

(3) 4-6 Checkerboard Library: Cool Makerspace series. This series centered on makerspaces should give middle-grade makers, crafters, and hobbyists fresh ideas to spark their creative imaginations. Framed with a boilerplate introduction to makerspaces and standard safety messages and materials lists, each volume offers stepped project directions illustrated with clear photos; useful "tip" sidebars appear throughout. Younger crafters may need some adult help, but they'll be motivated. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Library: Cool Makerspace titles: Make It Yourself! Paper Pop-Up Art, Make It Yourself! Bots & Circuits, Make It Yourself! Collages & Sculptures, Make It Yourself! From Junk to Jewelry, Make It Yourself! Coloring & Doodling, and Make It Yourself! Comics & Graphic Novels.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

Hove, Carol

Make It Yourself! From Junk to Jewelry

32 pp. | ABDO | September, 2017 | Library ISBN 978-1-5321-1070-2 $19.95 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-6807-8855-6

(3) 4-6 Checkerboard Library: Cool Makerspace series. This series centered on makerspaces should give middle-grade makers, crafters, and hobbyists fresh ideas to spark their creative imaginations. Framed with a boilerplate introduction to makerspaces and standard safety messages and materials lists, each volume offers stepped project directions illustrated with clear photos; useful "tip" sidebars appear throughout. Younger crafters may need some adult help, but they'll be motivated. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Library: Cool Makerspace titles: Make It Yourself! Paper Pop-Up Art, Make It Yourself! Bots & Circuits, Make It Yourself! Collages & Sculptures, Make It Yourself! From Junk to Jewelry, Make It Yourself! Coloring & Doodling, and Make It Yourself! Comics & Graphic Novels.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

Polinsky, Paige V.

Make It Yourself! Coloring & Doodling

32 pp. | ABDO | September, 2017 | Library ISBN 978-1-5321-1068-9 $19.95 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-6807-8853-2

(3) 4-6 Checkerboard Library: Cool Makerspace series. This series centered on makerspaces should give middle-grade makers, crafters, and hobbyists fresh ideas to spark their creative imaginations. Framed with a boilerplate introduction to makerspaces and standard safety messages and materials lists, each volume offers stepped project directions illustrated with clear photos; useful "tip" sidebars appear throughout. Younger crafters may need some adult help, but they'll be motivated. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Library: Cool Makerspace titles: Make It Yourself! Paper Pop-Up Art, Make It Yourself! Bots & Circuits, Make It Yourself! Collages & Sculptures, Make It Yourself! From Junk to Jewelry, Make It Yourself! Coloring & Doodling, and Make It Yourself! Comics & Graphic Novels.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

Make It Yourself! Comics & Graphic Novels

Schneider, Christa

Make It Yourself! Comics & Graphic Novels

32 pp. | ABDO | September, 2017 | Library ISBN 978-1-5321-1069-6 $19.95 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-6807-8854-9

(3) 4-6 Checkerboard Library: Cool Makerspace series. This series centered on makerspaces should give middle-grade makers, crafters, and hobbyists fresh ideas to spark their creative imaginations. Framed with a boilerplate introduction to makerspaces and standard safety messages and materials lists, each volume offers stepped project directions illustrated with clear photos; useful "tip" sidebars appear throughout. Younger crafters may need some adult help, but they'll be motivated. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Library: Cool Makerspace titles: Make It Yourself! Paper Pop-Up Art, Make It Yourself! Bots & Circuits, Make It Yourself! Collages & Sculptures, Make It Yourself! From Junk to Jewelry, Make It Yourself! Coloring & Doodling, and Make It Yourself! Comics & Graphic Novels.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

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Code It!: Programming and Keyboards You Can Create Yourself

Construct It!: Architecture You Can Build, Break, and Build Again

Connect It!: Circuits You Can Squish, Bend, and Twist

Robotify It!: Robots You Can Make Yourself

Light It!: Creations That Glow, Shine, and Blink

Move It!: Projects You Can Drive, Fly, and Roll