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Geek Dad: Awesomely Geeky Projects And Activities For Dads And Kids To Share

The ultimate DIY project guide for techie dads raising kids in their own geeky image, in the spirit of The Dangerous Book for Boys Today's generation of dads grew up more tech-savvy than ever. Rather than joining the Little League team, many grew up playing computer games, Dungeons and Dragons, and watching Star Wars. Now with kids of their own, these digital-age dads are looking for fresh ways to share their love of science and technology, and help their kids develop a passion for learning and discovery. Enter supergeek, and father of two, Ken Denmead. An engineer and editor of the incredibly popular GeekDad blog on wired.com, Ken has created the ultimate, idea-packed guide guaranteed to help dads and kids alike enjoy the magic of playtime together and tap into the infinite possibility of their imagination. With illustrations throughout, this book offers projects for all ages to suit any timeframe or budget. With Denmead's expert guidance, you and your child can: •Fly a night-time kite ablaze with lights or launch a video camera with balloons •Construct the "Best Slip n' Slide Ever," a guaranteed thrill ride •Build a working lamp with LEGO bricks and CDs •Create a customized comic strip or your own board game •Make geeky crafts like cyborg jack-o'-lanterns or Ethernet cuff links Brimming with endlessly fun and futuristic tidbits on everything from gaming to gadgets, GeekDad helps every tech-savvy father unleash his inner kid-and bond with the next generation of brainiacs.

Paperback: 240 pages

Publisher: Avery (May 4, 2010)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1592405525

ISBN-13: 978-1592405527

Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.6 x 9 inches

Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews)

Best Sellers Rank: #93,396 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #33 in Books > Science & Math > Experiments, Instruments & Measurement > Experiments & Projects #78 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Family Relationships > Fatherhood #82 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Parenting > Parenting Boys

Perfect for families looking for creative and amazing projects, Geek Dad had me bookmarking favorites to try right away. Many involve science in a fun, lightweight way. I can't imagine a child who wouldn't be excited by the prospect of some of these activities: the ultimate outdoor obstacle course, the light-up nighttime kite, the finger-painting with windup toys. The directions make each step simple and understandable.Each project has a table that describes the concept, lists the tools and materials needed, and gives ratings for cost, difficulty, duration and reusability. Costs are from $0 up to over $100. Difficulty levels begin with primary-school kids up to high school age. Duration is from 0 to 15 minutes up to 3 hours or longer. Reusability ranges from one-time-only use to "good forever."Throughout the book are drawings, maps, diagrams and tables. Everything's in black and white.Here's the chapter list:Introduction: About Being a Geek and a DadMake Your Own Geeky Games and Crafts1. Make Your Own Cartoons2. The Coolest Homemade Coloring Books3. Create the Ultimate Board Game4. Electronic Origami5. Cyborg Jack-o'-Lanterns and Other Holiday Decorations6. Windup Toy Finger Painting7. Create a Superhero ABC Book8. Model Building with Cake9. Pirate Cartography10. Parenting and Role-Playing Games11. A Never-Ending Demolition DerbyGeeky Activities for the Great Outdoors12. See the World from the Sky13. Best Slip `n Slide Ever14. Fireflies for Every Season15. Video Games That Come to Life16. Fly a Kite at Night17. Build an Outdoor Movie Theater18. The "Magic" SwingAwesome Accessories19. Smart Cuff Links20.

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