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Gr 3–5—Ten-year-old Ruby, invention queen, is named after the famous Rube Goldberg who made amazingly complicated machines that do really simple things. This year, Ruby wants nothing more than to get first place in the science fair. She is faced with a dilemma when she realizes she hasn't got...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

As the annual science fair approaches, ten-year-old Ruby Goldberg sets her sights on finally winning the gold medal, which has gone to her rival, Dominic, two years running. Ruby, a highly confident and competitive young scientist, decides to construct a Rube Goldberg machine (a tribute to her namesake) that fetches slippers and retrieves the newspaper (in memory of her grandfather's beloved dog). When Dominic shows an interest in her project, s...Log In or Sign Up to Read More