# Cardboard Box Engineering: Projects for Young Makers

Cardboard Box Engineering is a project guide for young makers who want to turn boxes, sheets and tubes into working creations. It combines step-by-step photographic instructions with projects such as a kaleidoscope, marble roller coaster and robotic hand, using simple household tools to introduce engineering ideas.

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- Language: en-CA
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- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 21.35 CAD
- Previous price: 24.99 CAD
- Discount: 15%
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- Rating: 4.7 / 5
- Reviews: 569

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## At a glance

- Projects use cardboard boxes, sheets, cartons and tubes.
- Examples include a kaleidoscope, marble roller coaster, robotic hand and wind-powered tractor with cardboard gears.
- Photographic step-by-step instructions are described as using simple household tools.
- Topics span mechanics, robotics, light and sound, motion, energy and game design.

## Pros

- Hands-on projects connect cardboard construction with introductory engineering concepts.
- The range of example builds offers options for different interests, from games and toys to moving machines.
- Customer feedback describes the instructions as easy to read and follow.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
- Publication date: Oct. 27 2020
- Language: English
- Print length: 176 pages
- ISBN-10: 1635862140
- ISBN-13: 978-1635862140
- Reading age: 9 - 14 years
- Grade level: 4 - 9
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 1.05 kg
- Dimensions: 21.72 x 1.4 x 27.56 cm

## Before you buy

- The projects call for cardboard and simple household tools. Specific materials and tool requirements may vary by activity.

## A good fit for

- Young readers aged 9–14 interested in building, tinkering and creative science projects.
- Adults looking for a project-based introduction to engineering concepts for children.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a reference-only engineering book rather than construction activities.
- Buyers who need a kit with all project materials supplied.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights imaginative project ideas, creative building and instructions described as accessible for children. That aligns with the book's stated project format and photographic guidance, which may help young readers follow builds, though individual project difficulty and material needs can differ. Aggregate ratings are strongly positive overall, with a smaller share of lower ratings, but they do not establish why readers rated the book as they did.
- Positive themes: Feedback describes the projects as creative and idea-generating.
- Positive themes: Customers reportedly find the instructions easy to read and follow.

## Frequently asked questions

### What kinds of projects does the book describe?
Examples include a kaleidoscope, marble roller coaster, robotic hand and wind-powered tractor with cardboard gears. The listing also describes games, toys, inventions and sculptures.
### What age group is it intended for?
The listed reading age is 9 - 14 years, with grade level 4 - 9.
### Are building materials included?
No bundled materials are stated. The projects use cardboard and simple household tools, so plan to supply materials separately.
### How are the projects explained?
The listing describes step-by-step photographic instructions intended to guide readers through the builds.

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## Images

![Cardboard Box Engineering: Projects for Young Makers — 1](https://loonieperks.com/i/6jhWrP9GPFpjZHDmkI7efmHg4aFrgBRW4rQeIP-N_iRTkac94GKBToK7_NP16jRXzk3nlaOPs1tAvz8r3QmAvHVM36BlK4dQd-BID6rDbGe6nYDe6cnF.jpg)

![Cardboard Box Engineering: Projects for Young Makers — 2](https://loonieperks.com/i/Iiu9ukglGew4xKyOAiCyXl2ciS6y84psfXTSGcyp3SlqJUd2Yqjbq7dF-xZExz4WJwBUPuxHIUEUh2ZaA-pzNIxE4zUQkYEw2wBk6uc1cro6T0Bn6Flx.jpg)

![Cardboard Box Engineering: Projects for Young Makers — 3](https://loonieperks.com/i/K3A12P5Vg07902_r9NTwDFI9gAFvK0YtB_0gWGo_i94i2k8lbj5l73E8losi8pWihn2FOnxw_Fcst86ZQJWQcY68XtPZJznySQmaYtFBLgSMeZLtmiSb.jpg)

![Cardboard Box Engineering: Projects for Young Makers — 4](https://loonieperks.com/i/p10UY9LV8LrQQsno5v8m9W55WeDzVO65p3YZcJ_GWp6Y3EpRkkxJS6C-0cUCVkozxMVKfsH5cb4dt3KxwOYdvbgGtKyS8WqSFc8ycxVDTV5lSfmwGReS.jpg)

![Cardboard Box Engineering: Projects for Young Makers — 5](https://loonieperks.com/i/eGQ2AAqv9dvSy25ws8uLGaSpGgI1MQEZcaFukCzZI_Io2zvEG3ld1amAiRV7baMA_oe285BLcT-SsBGrtw5qeRIJQ6tE-alN4loGpLGsNxYxpw_mKD4R.jpg)

![Cardboard Box Engineering: Projects for Young Makers — 6](https://loonieperks.com/i/vB2S_fFLfDVYLWYt2SKkHqUEX_x2IaMOJ4yZMkU18vQO9LuBdTkqvGzzcxEp8wQPQbKqgkhNtY3JVT7RMU6UHN1b_XFBp5iNEjkNdMdqjVV9VMlVAb2R.jpg)