Books like 'Zine scene by Bobbi J. G. Weiss

In a world of soaring airships and hidden treasure, student Matt Cruse and heiress Kate de Vries join a gypsy and a daring captain to uncover a lost dirigible and its legendary riches.

Two twins discover the dangers of time travel when their parents are sent to the Titanic, and must save them by entering the past at Cragbridge Hall.

Gary the Gadget Guy is always creating new inventions that will make penguins' lives easier—and more fun! In this book, kids help Gary with his latest invention. Will they help him come up with a fantastic invention, or will the project go terribly awry? The choice is the reader's!

Eddy finds friends who appreciate his unique way of seeing the world as he seeks to redefine his idea of success in science and invention with the help of a group of boys.

In Microcosm’s DIY guide to zine-making, editors Bill Brent, Joe Biel, and a cast of contributors take you from the dreaming and scheming stages onto printing, publication and beyond! Covering all the bases for beginners, Make a Zine! hits on more advanced topics like Creative Commons licenses, legality, and sustainability. Says Feminist Review, “Make a Zine! is an inspiring, easy, and digestible read for anyone, whether you’re already immersed in a cut-and-paste world, a graphic designer with a penchant for radical thought, or a newbie trying to find the best way to make yourself and your ideas known.” Illustrated by an army of notable and soon-to-be-notable artists and cartoonists, Make a Zine! also takes a look at the burgeoning indie comix scene, with a solid and comprehensive chapter by punk illustrator Fly (Slug and Lettuce, Peops). Part history lesson, part how-to guide, Make a Zine! is a call to arms, an ecstatic, positive rally cry in the face of TV show book clubs and bestsellers by celebrity chefs. As says Biel in the book’s intro, “Let’s go!”

After visiting the Hall of Flight at the Bearsonian Institution, the Bear cubs decide to invent their own airplanes. Includes information about the history of flight and instructions for making various balloon-powered aircraft.

Bernie Bridges dreams of attending the exclusive Preppy Prep Prep (PPP) and sets out to win the National School Make‑a‑Great‑Invention Contest to earn a spot. Facing wealthy rivals, he must out‑invent the rich students.