Softcover

ISBN 10: 0954059611 ISBN 13: 9780954059613

Publisher: Craft Education, 2003

Synopsis This book is aimed at teachers covering D&T KS2. Covering QCA unit 3C Moving Monsters, 5C Moving Toys and 6C Fairground Rides. It is also aimed at people interested in making simple automata form paper and card. This book will show you simply and clearly how to design and make Automata. Starting with mechanisms, Cam, Cranks, Gears and Pulleys each section looks in detail at the mechanical process, clearly explains how it works and how to apply this knowledge to making automata. Although this book is aimed at schools it will also be of great interest to anybody who wouls like to make their own simple automata, working predominantly with card and paper you can achieve stunning results, without the aid of expensive tools and machinery.