Just Like Rube Goldberg: The Incredible True Story of the Man Behind the Machines

Love the story of his life and how it added old cartoons with good resolution so you can actually see the step by step sequence of the contraptions.

We had to buy this as a birthday gift for my son after he burst into tears when returning it to the library! Engaging illustrations and story, and the simplified, kid-friendly Goldberg machines allowed him to talk through what each part was supposed to do. But also silly enough to be funny! As a parent I love the message (keep trying, even if it seems like the path isn’t clear) and it inspired his creativity - to try to think up his own inventions.

This is a great story about a quirky guy. My students love it.

I LOVE THIS BOOK! I learned so much about this man who is synonymous with invention that astounded me. How did I not know? But it's not just the facts, it's the way Sarah Aronson weaved together a story of grit, creativity, and hope and Robert Neubecker brought to life in his illustrations that makes this book SHINE! So fun, so innovative...just like Rube Goldberg. Add this one to your classroom library and you'll spark creativity and perseverance in so many young readers.

I loved this superbly written and awesomely illustrated picture book biography of Rube Goldberg! I had heard of Rube before, but really knew nothing about him- what a fascinating story and legacy! Teachers who assign Rube Goldberg projects MUST add this book to your curriculum! This is perfect for STEM/ STEAM lessons, and I could look at the pictures for hours and not see all the details!I read a F&G of this book, for an honest review, and then preordered two copies, one for my classroom and one for my colleague!