The Bottom Line
This is a great book for anyone who is intrigued by the science of outer space. Written with older children and even adults in mind, the projects included in this book will help you use a GPS device, build rockets, build a radio, and much more.
Pros
- Most projects have step-by-step photos
- Large selection of projects
Cons
- Some of the supplies needed may be harder to find
Description
- Softcover book featuring 11 chapters spread out over 300 pages.
- Offers 101 how-to projects - some are easy and others more complex.
- Step-by-step directions and illustrations to help you complete most projects.
Guide Review - 101 Outer Space Projects for the Evil Genius
This book is great for all serious outer space fans who want to discover more about astronomy and space exploration by building easy and also more complex projects. You will learn more about navigation, rocketry, telescopes, astrophotography, star gazing, space exploration, and even alien life forms. It also shows you how to use important equipment, such as a GPS device, a Silva compass, a few different telescopes, and other astronomy related equipment.
While the projects presented in this book my seem intimidating at first glance, the complete material lists, easy-to-follow plans, and step-by-step photographs make building them surprisingly easy to do. While I am not familiar with some of the supplies used in the projects contained in this book, the author claims all of the 'pieces and parts' needed can be found at your local hobby, craft, hardware, and toy stores. Some of the projects also require nothing more that a piece of paper, pencil, and your brain power; while other will help you explore many online resources and tools.
This book will lead you to:
- Experiment with model rockets
- Navigate your way through the universe using your computer
- Build your own telescope, radio telescope, and planetarium
- Read celestial maps of heavenly bodies
- Create a Mars rover to explore your home
- Design your own International Space Station
