TINKERTOY Building Manual: Graphic Instructions for 37 World-Famous Designs

By Dylan Dawson

Book Overview

Spokes, spools, rods, and reels: Since its introduction in 1913, the TINKERTOY construction set has been the tool of choice for young builders and proof positive that fun and learning can go hand-in-hand. As it approaches the century mark, this classic favorite--which not long ago was freshened up with brighter, more user-friendly plastic parts, although the rods and spools are still in familiar, appealing wood--is getting a special gift: a guide and interactive CD-ROM with cool projects to make playtime even more creative. The easy-to-follow pictures and screen images show kids how to put together colorful creations piece by piece, including an airplane, ferris wheel, dinosaur, necklace, and swing set. This is the very first time there has been a book to provide in-depth instruction for specific projects, and it's sure to become as popular as the toy itself.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402750781
• ISBN13: 9781402750786
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Union Square & Co.
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.5" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 8 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 3 and higher

Customer Reviews

Commentary On The Tinkertoy Building Manual

The manual provides easy to follow graphic instructions on how to assemble Tinkertoy projects. The manual is a needed addition to the instructions given in the Tinkertoy box that are sparse at best.

great

The book is a great go with for the Tinker Toys---- My 4 year old and 5 year old Grandsons both enjoy the toy and looking at the book --- they haven't quite got the hang of building from the book but it lets them see what can be built --- the Tinker Toys were a great idea for them -- the older simpler toys lets them use their imaginations ---

Get their Creative Juices Flowing

As I stated in a previous review, we have loved our Tinker Toys, but even with all that fun we lacked focus and clear ideas for building. This book has certainly taken care of that. It has been a wonderful addition to our collection of creative books and has definately instigated more creativity with our Tinker Toys. A great purchase to get the creative juices of your kids flowing.