3D Printing and Maker Lab for Kids: Create Amazing Projects with CAD Design and STEAM Ideas

by Eldrid Sequeira

Create 25 amazing projects with 3D printing! With 3D Printing and Maker Lab for Kids , you can explore the creative potential behind this game-changing technology. The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics , including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list , clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples . The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.

Be a part of the future with 3D Printing and Maker Lab for Kids !

Genres: Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

Published February 25, 2020

Reviews

[Natalie all_books_great_and_small · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advanced reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

This is a great step by step book for children and even adults to use to learn how to do 3D printing and models.
This book is a fantastic book for children interested in art and design and is great for maths skills too.
Each section has activities and challenges for the user to do and try which makes it even more fun.

[Etienne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to use book for creating with Tinkercad. From very simple basic shapes to multi articulation arm design, this book offer a good variety and explain them step by step. Well done if you want to develop 3d drawing, and even if you don't print them, yes it might be more motivating for kids to do so, but it will still be a good activity to learn 3d drawing on computer!

[Rachel Pollock · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book could actually be great for adults who want to learn about 3D fabrication but have no idea where to start, or who find technology intimidating. The language and subjects covered are not "dumbed down" for the intended audience. The projects are simple and straightforward yet also potentially useful (like a coat hook, a hair comb, a ball/socket phone/camera holder). The drafting software is freeware (Tinkercad and Sketchup) and the author covers filesharing sites like Thingiverse.

The book is structured like a class workbook, with drafting/printing projects and subsequent questions on theoretical changes to the outcomes (answer key in the back of the book). There's also a glossary to look up any unfamiliar terminology. The diagrams and illustrations are clear and colorful; science teachers could use this as a textbook or lab manual, in fact.

Highly recommended for those of all ages who want to learn about 3D modeling/fabricating. No experience necessary!

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book for getting started with creating your own 3D printing files, particularly geared toward children. I have been working with 3D printers for the last few years and although I am not an expert, I have a good amount of basic knowledge. I found this book to be very helpful in moving people toward creating their own 3D print files and I was impressed in the step-by-step directions included in this book. I have created files in Tinkercad but not in Sketchup, but this books makes Sketchup look very approachable so I will give it another try. I would recommend readers have a basic knowledge of 3D printing, as this book appears to be on an intermediate level. I would definitely recommend to people looking to expand their knowledge of 3D printing, for those working with children, or those looking to learn about cad software.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

[Leyla Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Both kids and adults will find this book very interesting, I know very little about printing items with a 3D printer, although we often hear about major engineering and medical breakthroughs in spare parts made from 3D printers.
This book is a basic or started instruction books on how to use and print some simple projects, targeted mainly for kids, but I bet some adults are happy to have a go.
The world of computing is moving at a very fast rate, this book gives a taste of some fun learning for kids. If you are thinking of buying a 3D printer, this book is a good starting point.

[Kate TerHaar · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book makes 3D printing very approachable. Great introduction to both Tinkercad and Sketchup. This will be a perfect addition to our library in teaching kids about 3D printing and then trying it out on our printer,
Thank you NetGalley and Quarry Books for my temporary digital copy in return for my honest review.

[Kjersti · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disappointing book. Expected it to be more FUN because, you know, it’s for kids. Most of the book was how to make basic shapes, like a cylinder. A few projects like a coat hook. But no real toys or figurines. Our library has a 3D printer and the 20 minute tutorial the librarian gave us was way better than this book.