Smash, crash, topple, roll! : the inventive Rube Goldberg : a life in comics, contraptions, and six simple machines / by Catherine Thimmesh ; illustrated by Shanda McCloskey.
"A joyfully illustrated picture book biography of Rube Goldberg for STEM-loving children and the many people who enjoy doing simple tasks the hard way - plus an introduction to the six simple machines. Award-winning author Catherine Thimmesh and artist Shanda McCloskey introduce readers to Rube Goldberg's life and creative legacy, and put the tools for making real-life Rube Goldberg machines in their hands. Part biography, part inspiration, and part physics how-to, this book will light a fire in budding inventors, artists, and thinkers of all ages"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781452144221
- ISBN: 1452144222
- Physical Description: 53 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 25 x 29 cm
- Publisher: San Francisco, California : Chronicle Books, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 50-53). |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 8 to 12. Chronicle Books. Grades 4-6. Chronicle Books. |
| Awards Note: | A Junior Library Guild selection |
Search for related items by subject
| Genre: | Biographies. Picture books. |
Available copies
- 14 of 30 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 1 current hold with 30 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Main Library | J 621.81 THI (Text) | 30229101391596 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/15/2025 |
| Bladen Main Branch | J 741.56 (Text) | 30441100970284 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | JB GOLDBERG (Text) | 31781069142378 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Clemmons Branch | J (Text) | FOR1838425 | On Order | In process | - |
| Cliffdale Library | JB GOLDBERG (Text) | 31781069142428 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/21/2025 |
| Columbus Library | J 621.81 THI (Text) | 31250200093788 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 09/03/2025 |
| Cumberland Headquarters | JB GOLDBERG (Text) | 31781069142394 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Currie Memorial Library | JB GOLDBERG (Text) | 38198000450161 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Denton Public Library | JB Goldberg NEW (Text) | 25908004527920 | Juvenile Biography | Checked out | 08/20/2025 |
| East Regional Library | JB GOLDBERG (Text) | 31781069142436 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/14/2025 |
