Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things, Revised Edition - by Cy Tymony (Paperback)

About the Book

"In this book you will learn how to make a counterfeit bill detector, create your own home security system, and generate battery power with fruit from your refrigerator. This updated edition includes over a dozen all-new magnetism and motor STEM projects and design ideas. This quirky collection is a fun resource for transforming ordinary objects in to the extraordinary. With over eighty solutions and bonus applications at your disposal, you'll be ready for almost any situation, and the detailed, step-by-step instructions and diagrams enable you to complete projects in just minutes"--Publisher's description.

Book Synopsis

A must-have for fans of Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things, this revised and updated edition will help you transform ordinary objects into the extraordinary! Prepare yourself for almost any situation, including 10 never-before-seen projects focused on STEM and Maker initiatives.

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. More than a simple do-it-yourself guide, this quirky collection uses run-of-the-mill household items and easy-to-follow instructions to build useful devices that are sure to amaze friends and family alike!
A favorite reference tool for 16 years, this new revised edition is better equipped than ever as a practical tool to build useful devices and a resource guide for the next generation of makers.

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.

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www.sneakyuses.com