Books

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RUBE GOLDBERG'S BIG BOOK OF BUILDING

This is the only official guide to building 25 kid-friendly Rube Goldberg Machines at home. Pre-order now, pub date November 12, 2024.

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Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Humdrum School Day

Follow Rube as he sets out on a typical school day, overcomplicating each and every step.

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Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Definitely Different Day Off

Follow along with young inventor Rube Goldberg on his day off from school in this wacky, STEAM-focused picture book.

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"I bought 3 copies of this series to send to all my nieces and nephews. They're really well done, engaging, and span the age ranges of "being read to" to "reading on their own." -- I highly recommend them!" - Richard W. Mcrae

Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines

The hilarious first book in an all-new illustrated middle-grade series starring young inventor Rube Goldberg—now in paperback

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"I got this for my 9 year old son. He was hooked quick. He averaged a laugh a page. The characters are great and relatable. I’m going to buy more copies for family. Five stars!" - Jon Tuttle

The New Switcheroo (Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines #2)

The hilarious follow-up to Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines by bestselling author Brandon T. Snider and featuring illustrations by award-winning artist Ed Steckley

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"An intriguing continuation of the series! Lots of laughs. We love Rube and his friends. It's a godsend to have a book that speaks to the future generations honestly and shows them a better way to be. Looking forward to the next installment!" - mistertee

Engine of Change Book (Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines #3)

Engine of Changeisthe third title in the hilarious Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines series by bestselling author Brandon T. Snider and featuring black-and-white illustrations by award-winning artist Ed Steckley.

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"Great fun & great history. Because of this book, there's an eight-year old girl now building complex machines and giggling incessantly. She does, however, ask for strange gifts: "can I please have a brick and some piano wire?" Goldberg's political cartoons are worth the price of admission. His Pulitzer was well earned." - Jazz Maven

Who is Rube goldberg anyway?

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Baby Rube's Opposites

Learn all about opposites with Baby Rube Goldberg in this innovative accordion-fold board book

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"We have read this book at least twice a day for MONTHS. My child now constantly tries to build Rube Goldberg machines all over the house. And they keep getting better. Very inspiring for small bodies with big imaginations." - Anastasia

Just like rube goldberg

Discover how Rube Goldberg followed his dreams to become an award-winning cartoonist, inventor, and even an adjective in the dictionary in this inspiring and funny biographical picture book.

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The Art of Rube Goldberg

The Art of Rube Goldberg: (A) Inventive (B) Cartoon (C) Genius

A “generously illustrated and well-designed appreciation” of the Pulitzer Prize–winning illustrator, with an introduction by New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik.(The New York Times)

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