Make Your Own Toy Parachute

by Christopher Harbo

Overview

Budding young scientists can experiment with air resistance and gravity in this super easy and fun project! Kids can gather simple supplies, follow the steps, and watch their toy parachute float to the ground. Readers can also learn about the scientific concepts behind the parachute's gentle descent. The Take It Further feature suggests modifications to try, encouraging kids to extend their experimentation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798875225031
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2025
Series:	Pebble Maker Science
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	6 - 7 Years

About the Author

Christopher L. Harbo discovered his love of comic books as an adult when he stumbled on a copy of Stan Sakai's comic "Usagi Yojimbo". Today, Christopher's bookshelves are loaded with comics and graphic novels from around the world. When he's not reading, Christopher enjoys practicing origami, watching Japanese anime, and working in his garden.

Interviews

Makerspace projects involve simple steps that require little to no adult assistance;