Rob Ives Books

Offering a comprehensive introduction to Origami, this book features a variety of engaging projects that cater to different skill levels. It includes simple starter projects designed to build confidence in the art. Each project requires minimal materials, and the clear, step-by-step instructions, accompanied by illustrations, guide readers through the folding process with ease.

Build It! Make It! is full of fun projects for budding engineers. Build your very own land vehicles, watercraft, flying machines and robots, and discover how household items can be used to mimic the abilities of real-life machines.

Explore the fascinating world of origami machines by creating and testing models such as a car, van, and rocket. The book offers a range of projects with varying difficulty levels, complete with detailed step-by-step instructions and photographs to assist readers in their crafting journey.

Create handmade origami gifts for your friends and family, such as a pencil case, a gift box, or a paper flower bouquet. Step-by-step instructions and photographs guide readers through projects of varied difficulty. Crafters will increase visual-spatial reasoning skills while having fun.

Readers will create an origami menagerie with a cute guinea pig, floppy-eared rabbit, delicate butterfly, leaping frog, and more. Projects increase in difficulty so readers can learn new visual spatial skills and build on them -- Source other than Library of Congress

Make your own medieval battlements and towers, then prepare to defend your castle with mini-launchers and siege engines. Get ready to trick your friends with sneaky traps and triggers and much more!

Engaging readers with hands-on activities, this book offers step-by-step instructions for conducting experiments that explore the states of matter. Projects include creating invisible ink and growing crystals, making science accessible and fun for young learners.

Featuring innovative engineering models, this installment of the Build it! Make it! series captivates with its focus on space-themed projects. Rob Ives combines creativity and fun, offering engaging activities that entertain and inspire cosmic enthusiasts of all ages. Perfect for anyone looking to explore the wonders of the universe through hands-on learning and play, this book promises hours of enjoyment and discovery.

Engage with hands-on science through innovative projects like building a robot from a toothbrush and sending Morse code messages. Each experiment uses common materials and includes easy-to-follow instructions, making it accessible for all ages. Explore the fascinating principles of electricity as you create exciting demonstrations that move, spin, and glow, while sharing the fun and knowledge with friends and family.

This guide offers step-by-step instructions for constructing various watercraft models, including catamarans, jet boats, and paddle boats, using everyday materials like rubber bands and soft drink cans. It encourages creativity and hands-on learning, making it accessible for hobbyists and educators alike. The projects are designed to be engaging and educational, perfect for anyone interested in model building and basic engineering concepts.