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The bestselling book—more than 1.5 million copies sold—for every boy from eight to eighty, covering essential boyhood skills such as building tree houses, learning how to fish, finding true north, and even answering the age old question of what the big deal with girls is—is soon to be an Amazon Prime Original Series created by Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Greg Mottola (Superbad). The classic bestselling book for every boy from eight to eighty, covering essential boyhood skills such as building tree houses*, learning how to fish, finding true north, and even answering the age-old question of what the big deal with girls is. In this digital age, there is still a place for knots, skimming stones and stories of incredible courage. This book recaptures Sunday afternoons, stimulates curiosity, and makes for great father-son activities. The brothers Conn and Hal have put together a wonderful collection of all things that make being young or young at heart fun—building go-carts and electromagnets, identifying insects and spiders, and flying the world's best paper airplanes. Skills covered The Greatest Paper Airplane in the World The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World The Five Knots Every Boy Should Know Stickball Slingshots Fossils Building a Treehouse* Making a Bow and Arrow Fishing (revised with US Fish) Timers and Tripwires Baseball's "Most Valuable Players" Famous Battles-Including Lexington and Concord, The Alamo, and Gettysburg Spies-Codes and Ciphers Making a Go-Cart Navajo Code Talkers' Dictionary Girls Cloud Formations The States of the U.S. Mountains of the U.S. Navigation The Declaration of Independence Skimming Stones Making a Periscope The Ten Commandments Common US Trees Timeline of American History

This book is an essential guide for anyone interested in sustainable building practices. Keith J Moss' extensive experience in the industry and education sector lends an authority to the text that is not easily replicated. Moss' emphasis on high-quality heating and water services design make this book ideal for students of architecture and engineering. Readers who are interested in sustainability and energy efficiency will find the book a comprehensive guide for their interests.

Invent to Learn is an excellent read for educators who want to engage their students in the maker movement. Sylvia Martinez and Gary Stager provide practical tips on how to incorporate 3D printing and physical computing into the classroom environment. They discuss how educators can foster student creativity and problem-solving skills through hands-on experience with materials. This book is unique in that it helps teachers understand how to break down traditional barriers between disciplines and shows them the immense benefits of incorporating engineering, design, and computer science into every classroom.