Books like Ruby Goldberg's bright idea by Anna Humphrey
Ruby Goldberg is a determined fifth‑grade student who sets out to win the gold medal at her science fair with a Rube Goldberg machine designed to assist her grandfather. As she constructs the intricate sequence of gadgets, Ruby learns that success isn’t just about accolades—i.e., the unexpected outcome of her project reveals a deeper value than any trophy, highlighting the importance of family, friendship, and inventive thinking.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Anna Humphrey
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