Make Circuits You Can Wear: 4D An Augmented Reading Experience

by Chris Harbo, Sarah Schuette

Overview

It moves, it lights up, and you can wear it! This book contains projects for clothing and accessories that you can make by creating simple circuits. Learn about what a circuit is by creating your own. Each project contains a list of easy-to-find supplies and step-by-step instructions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543539899
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	Circuit Creations 4D
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	810L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Christopher L. Harbo discovered his love of comic books as an adult when he stumbled on a copy of Stan Sakai’s comic Usagi Yojimbo. Today, Christopher’s bookshelves are loaded with comics and graphic novels from around the world. When he’s not reading, Christopher enjoys practicing origami, watching Japanese anime, and working in his garden.

Table of Contents

Electric Fashion 4

What Is a Circuit? 6

Simple Circuits 8

Handy Headlamp 10

Shining Seashell Necklace 14

Gadget Goggles 16

Circuit Board Jewelry 18

Tool Belt and Light 22

Simple Conductor Circuits 26

Conductive Thread 28

Bag Strap Bling 30

Cool Book Tote 32

Tech Gloves 34

Light-Up Stylus and Tech Scarf 36

Moving Circuits 38

Mini Junk Bot 40

Throwing Star Spinner Shoes 42

Heli-Hat 44

Glossary 46

Read More 47

Internet Sites 47

Interviews

Easy to make circuit creations; Includes list of supplies needed and step-by-step instructions; Fun, varied projects throughout

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2019

Gr 3–5—The 11 to 13 projects per book provide experience with various types of conductive materials (graphite, copper tape, circuit pen, salt dough) and LEDs, motors, and bulbs. Variations allow crafters to adapt the projects according to their personal taste and availability of materials. Good safety tips, including "Never put batteries in your mouth," show that the author is someone who has actually worked with children. Photos of real kids modeling the objects may inspire readers with the confidence to try them. Not all projects involve the flow of electricity. Circuit board jewelry and a tool belt might be considered STEM-adjacent. Games is the standout. Each craft involves two components—creating the game and then playing it, which can encourage the modification of the game as players test their creation. However, the series is missing explanations of why the circuits work. VERDICT These wearable, playable crafts offer kids a chance to practice with conductivity.

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