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Highlights
- The ultimate DIY project guide for techie dads raising kids in their own geeky image, in the spirit of The Dangerous Book for Boys Today's generation of dads grew up more tech-savvy than ever.
- Books for a Better Life (Childcare/Parenting) 2010 3rd Winner
- About the Author: Ken Denmead is an author, a civil engineer, and the publisher of the wildly popular GeekDad blog.
- 240 Pages
- Family + Relationships, Activities
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About the Book
Brimming with endlessly fun and futuristic tidbits on everything from gaming to gadgets, this ultimate DIY project guide helps every tech-savvy father unleash his inner kid and bond with the next generation of brainiacs. Illustrations.Book Synopsis
The ultimate DIY project guide for techie dads raising kids in their own geeky image, in the spirit of The Dangerous Book for Boys Today's generation of dads grew up more tech-savvy than ever. Rather than joining the Little League team, many grew up playing computer games, Dungeons and Dragons, and watching Star Wars. Now with kids of their own, these digital-age dads are looking for fresh ways to share their love of science and technology, and help their kids develop a passion for learning and discovery. Enter supergeek, and father of two, Ken Denmead. An engineer and editor of the incredibly popular GeekDad blog on wired.com, Ken has created the ultimate, idea-packed guide guaranteed to help dads and kids alike enjoy the magic of playtime together and tap into the infinite possibility of their imagination. With illustrations throughout, this book offers projects for all ages to suit any timeframe or budget. With Denmead's expert guidance, you and your child can: -Fly a night-time kite ablaze with lights or launch a video camera with balloons -Construct the "Best Slip n' Slide Ever," a guaranteed thrill ride -Build a working lamp with LEGO bricks and CDs -Create a customized comic strip or your own board game -Transform any room into a spaceship -Make geeky crafts like cyborg jack-o'-lanterns or Ethernet cuff links Brimming with endlessly fun and futuristic tidbits on everything from gaming to gadgets, GeekDad helps every tech-savvy father unleash his inner kid-and bond with the next generation of brainiacs. Watch a Video
About the Author
Ken Denmead is an author, a civil engineer, and the publisher of the wildly popular GeekDad blog. The blog's success has led to the Geek Dad series, which includes Geek Dad, The Geek Dad Book for Aspiring Mad Scientists, and The Geek Dad's Guide to Weekend Fun. He lives in the San Fransisco Bay Area with his wife and two sons.Dimensions (Overall): 8.94 Inches (H) x 7.14 Inches (W) x .56 Inches (D)
Weight: .95 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 240
Genre: Family + Relationships
Sub-Genre: Activities
Publisher: Avery Publishing Group
Format: Paperback
Author: Ken Denmead
Language: English
Street Date: May 4, 2010
TCIN: 90955788
UPC: 9781592405527
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-7414
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.56 inches length x 7.14 inches width x 8.94 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.95 pounds
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