Summary of Build It! Things That Float: Make Supercool Models with Your Favorite LEGO® Parts by Jennifer Kemmeter

Unleash your creativity with 'Build It! Things That Float'-the ultimate guide to crafting LEGO® boats and models that float beautifully.

Ah, Build It! Things That Float - the ultimate manual for the aspiring aquatic engineer trapped in a world dominated by landlubbers. If you've ever dreamed of constructing a LEGO boat to impress your friends or to finally fulfill that lifelong fantasy of sailing away from your responsibilities (sorry, mom!), this is the book for you.

Jennifer Kemmeter expertly guides us through a buoyant adventure filled with clever models and step-by-step instructions that promise to transform you from a mere brick stacker into a nautical genius. This is not just a book; it's more like a magical portal to a dimension where LEGO® bricks float, swan-like, on the waters of your imagination-or, you know, your bathtub.

The first thing you will notice, or maybe you won't, because this is a book about floats, is how Kemmeter dives straight into the world of buoyancy. Forget the boring physics formulas; she breaks it down nicely, so you can impress your five-year-old niece with your newfound knowledge of how and why things float. Spoiler: it's not magic.

Kemmeter provides designs for various floating models, ranging from simple boats to more intricate designs that would probably make Poseidon rethink his underwater kingdom. Each model is crafted with that special LEGO® flair, which means you can build your very own fleet of floating wonders without needing a shipwright's license.

Now, here's where it gets really fun. You can customize your creations! Want your boat to have a dragon figurehead? Go for it! Want to add a disco ball to attract a flock of party-loving seagulls? Why not?! Kemmeter encourages creativity and imagination, which, let's face it, is what LEGO® has always been about-building your own reality, one colorful brick at a time.

The book is laid out with clear instructions and colorful illustrations that make it impossible to mess things up... or at least difficult. Just don't expect Kemmeter to hold your hand while you try to keep your floating creation above water, literally and metaphorically. She expects you to learn by doing, which is the best way to master the art of floating (unless you're my cousin Todd, who still can't swim).

In conclusion, Build It! Things That Float is the perfect combination of fun, education, and that magical LEGO® essence. So grab your bricks, unleash your inner engineer, and let those creations set sail-just remember to stay out of the deep end unless you can swim. Because let's be honest, nobody wants to see you floundering while trying to rescue your model boat from a watery grave.

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