What Would It Take to Make a Hoverboard?

by Anita Nahta Amin

Overview

In science fiction, hoverboard users glide above sidewalks on machines that look like skateboards with no wheels. How could one of these floating boards be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using powerful magnets. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life hoverboard!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496665959
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2020
Series:	Sci-Fi Tech
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Anita Nahta Amin is the author of children's books and short stories. She lives in Florida with her husband and twin children. She can often be found walking on the beach, watching the ships sail past. More information about her books can be found at www.AnitaAminBooks.com. She loves hearing from readers!

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Floating on Air 4

Chapter 2 What is a Hoverboard? 7

Chapter 3 How Would a Hoverboard Work? 10

Chapter 4 Current Hoverboard Technology 17

Chapter 5 What Technology Is Needed? 22

Chapter 6 What Could the Future Look Like? 27

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

Provides information about how scientists are working to turn objects made famous by science fiction into science fact; Topic has appeal for struggling and reluctant readers; High-interest text that is appropriately leveled, along with vivid photos, make science facts exciting and understandable for readers; Topics appeal to readers who have seen these objects mentioned in sci-fi movies, video games, books, and more; High-interest approach to meet Next Generation Science Standards

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2020

Gr 3–5—Is sci-fi tech just a fantasy, or could it be real? This series seeks to answer that question in a concrete way by discussing the technology required to build contraptions like a time machine or a flying car. The text also analyzes whether or not we currently have that capability. For some tech (hoverboards and jet packs), bulky or inadequate options already exist. For other items, like energy blades and deflector shields, the theoretical possibility is there, but no one has yet come up with a way to make it happen. For the really out there inventions, like time machines and invisibility cloaks, these may be objects innovators forever dream of but never actualize. These well-written books will excite fans of summer blockbusters. The encouraging tone, ample illustrations and photos, and inspiring message are great. VERDICT Exciting first purchases.

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