Leo the Maker Prince has two goals: First, blow minds with examples of the the amazing things 3-D printers can do—from manufacturing products to printing hamburgers. Second, inspire kids to master their MakerBot skills by printing a series of custom products of Diana’s design.
As cool as the story is, the objects steal the show. Each item was carefully designed to advance the plot, but also to teach kids the diverse capabilities of these machines. By following along with the book, kids craft action figure avatars of Diana and Leo, produce musical instruments, a chess set, and even print a functional habitat for a hamster.
via Wired
