| Geek Dad: Awesomely Geeky Projects and Activities for Dads and Kids to Share |  | Author: Ken Denmead
Publisher: Gotham
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 240
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6.9 x 0.6
ISBN: 1592405525
Dewey Decimal Number: 790
EAN: 9781592405527
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Publication Date: May 4, 2010
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Product Description
The ultimate DIY project guide for techie dads raising kids in their own geeky image, in the spirit of The Dangerous Book for Boys
Today's generation of dads grew up more tech-savvy than ever. Rather than joining the Little League team, many grew up playing computer games, Dungeons and Dragons, and watching Star Wars. Now with kids of their own, these digital-age dads are looking for fresh ways to share their love of science and technology, and help their kids develop a passion for learning and discovery.
Enter supergeek, and father of two, Ken Denmead. An engineer and editor of the incredibly popular GeekDad blog on wired.com, Ken has created the ultimate, idea-packed guide guaranteed to help dads and kids alike enjoy the magic of playtime together and tap into the infinite possibility of their imagination. With illustrations throughout, this book offers projects for all ages to suit any timeframe or budget. With Denmead's expert guidance, you and your child can:
Fly a night-time kite ablaze with lights or launch a video camera with balloons
Construct the "Best Slip n' Slide Ever," a guaranteed thrill ride
Build a working lamp with LEGO bricks and CDs
Create a customized comic strip or your own board game
Make geeky crafts like cyborg jack-o'-lanterns or Ethernet cuff links
Brimming with endlessly fun and futuristic tidbits on everything from gaming to gadgets, GeekDad helps every tech-savvy father unleash his inner kid-and bond with the next generation of brainiacs. (edited by author)
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 Big disappointment August 14, 2010
C. Boudreau (Massachusetts)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was very excited for this book. I was expecting to find many projects I could do with my 6 and 10 year olds. I found 5 that I might do. There were several reasons I ruled out projects: too much like arts and crafts which isn't what I bought the book for; we already did something along those lines; didn't seem interested to young kids; too elaborate to ever get around to it. I got science experiment books at the library and am much happier with those.
These are just our preferences. Obviously, other reviewers like the ideas.
I might have given it only 2 stars, but I have to give the book credit for pointing me towards Arduino boards and ThingM products.
 Great for anyone! July 30, 2010
Bluegrass Reader (KY)
Remember those geeky guys you went to school with? You know, the nerdy ones into dungeons and dragons and the weird sci-fi books and movies? The ones who begged for the 101 Electronics Kits for Christmas? The ones who didn't have an athletic bone in their body? Well, they are grown up now (and most with high paying jobs) and a lot are now dads. Hence, comes Geek Dads by Ken Denmead.
Geek Dads is an awesome book filled with great projects for dads to do with their kids. Are they geeky projects? Well, I will let you decide that. Are they cool projects? Most definately.
This book is great for a few reasons. First, it gives dads hand's on projects to do with their kids that both dad and kids will enjoy. Second, these projects can involve science, math and engineering (but nothing too hard). Exposing children to this type of learning can only be a good thing for them and help them in school. The most important reason this book is great is that it encourages quality time spent between dad and kids, which makes for a more emotionally sound child.
Is this book only for Geek Dads? Absolutely NOT! This is for any dads (trust me, projects are not too hard and are pretty cool), grandpas, mothers or anyone who wants great projects to do for with children. In addition,
A few of my favorite projects are: Electronic Flash Cards, The Science of Composting, Wind Up Finger Toy Painting, See the World from the Sky, and The Best Slip and Slide Ever.
Thanks to Penguin Books for providing me a copy to review.
 A bit dissapointing July 30, 2010
K. Dickens (USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I expected many, many more activities to be listed. The ones that are suggested in this book often require things that we don't just have lying around, which was also unexpected.
I Wish I Grew Up With A Geek Dad July 24, 2010
M. G. Gagliano (United States)
What I Can Tell You: I am proud to say that my kids have a Geek Dad. We look to him for all the cool ideas.
Geek Dad is chock full of DIY projects that are not just geared to dads. Moms can have a great time with this too!
Each section gives you easy to follow directions that even the Non-Geek (me) mom can follow. Ken Denmead has taken each project and broken it down by the materials needed, the cost of the project, the level of difficulty and the amount of time necessary to complete.
Personally I really liked the section on making comic strips using toys and the cyborg jack-o-lanterns. Look for mine this Halloween.
 Projects to do with kids July 20, 2010
Laine (Florida, USA)
The projects in this book truly do the title justice! They are a lot of fun, especially for 6year olds and older. I can't wait to do them all!
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