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Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Definitely Different Day Off

Hardback

Main Details

Title Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Definitely Different Day Off
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jennifer George
Illustrated by Ed Steckley
SeriesRube Goldberg's Simple Normal
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:40
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 279
ISBN/Barcode 9781419748301
ClassificationsDewey:813.6
Audience
Children's (6-12)
Illustrations Full-color illustrations throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher Abrams
Imprint Abrams Books for Young Readers
Publication Date 12 May 2022
Publication Country United States

Description

A "definitely different" follow-up to Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Humdrum School Day, written by Jennifer George, the granddaughter of Rube Goldberg, and illustrated by award-winning artist Ed Steckley. In their latest collaboration, they imagine Rube Goldberg as a young inventor who builds complex machines to solve simple, everyday problems. Follow along as he invents zany chain-reaction contraptions to have the best day off from school ever-including a simple way to play fetch in the yard without leaving his bedroom, a self-operating swing, and a super simple series of movie snacking machines.

Author Biography

Jennifer George, Rube Goldberg's granddaughter, was raised and lives in New York City. She is the legacy director of Rube Goldberg, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)-3, focused on STEM/STEAM education as taught through the legacy and artwork of its namesake. She is the author of Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Humdrum School Day and The Art of Rube Goldberg. Ed Steckley is an award-winning print and advertising illustrator. He grew up in Racine, Wisconsin, and currently lives in New York City.

Reviews

"Colorful, amusing, and detailed double-page spreads resemble the real Rube Goldberg's cartoons. . . Endpapers with sight gags, a progression of animals, and more add to the merriment, while a concluding look at simple machines keeps the antics educational."--Booklist