Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things, Revised Edition: Turn a Penny into a Radio, Change Milk into Plastic, Make a Dozen STEM projects with Everyday Things, and Other Amazing Feats

by Cy Tymony

Overview

“A science activity book “offering readers a chance to become real-life MacGyvers... [with] sections on gimmicks, gadgets and survival techniques. . . .” (Publishers Weekly)
 
Do you know how to make something that can tell whether the $20 bill in your wallet is a fake? Or how to generate battery power with simple household items? Or how to create your own home security system? Science-savvy author Cy Tymony does. And now you can learn how to create these things and more than forty other handy gadgets and gizmos in Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things. More than a simple do-it-yourself guide, this quirky collection is a valuable resource for transforming ordinary objects into the extraordinary. With over 80 solutions and bonus applications at your disposal, you will be ready for almost any situation. Included are survival, security, self-defense, and silly applications that are just plain fun. You'll be seen as a superhero as you amaze your friends by:
 
* Transforming a simple FM radio into a device that enables you to eavesdrop on tower-to-air conversations.
 
* Creating your own personalized electronic greeting cards.
 
* Making a compact fire extinguisher from items typically found in a kitchen pantry.
 
* Thwarting intruders with a single rubber band.
 
By using run-of-the-mill household items and the easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams within, you'll be able to complete most projects in just a few minutes. Whether you use Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things as a practical tool to build useful devices, a fun little fantasy escape, or as a trivia guide to impress friends and family, this book is sure to be a reference favorite for years to come.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781524861865
Publisher:	Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication date:	05/24/2022
Series:	Sneaky Books
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	194
Sales rank:	651,718
File size:	20 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	12 - 18 Years

About the Author

Cy Tymony has been creating homemade inventions since childhood. He has appeared on CNN Headline News, ABC's Chicago Morning Show, and NPR's Science Friday with Ira Flatow, and he has been featured in the Chicago Tribune and Future Life magazine. Cy is a technical writer and computer specialist in Los Angeles, California.Online:www.sneakyuses.com