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  | 
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| Genre: | Biographies.  Picture books.  | 
                
Available copies
- 14 of 30 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
 - 0 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
 
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 | 
