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How to Turn a Calculator into a Metal Detector, Carry a Survival Kit in a Shoestring, Make a Gas Mask with a Balloon, Turn Dishwashing Liquid into a Copy Machine, Convert a Styrofoam Cup into a Speaker, and Make a James Bond Spy Jacket with Everyday Things Did you know that your standard issue of *Sports Illustrated* magazine can be turned into over 20 useful gadgets? In author Cy Tymony’s *Sneakier Uses for Everyday Things* , you’ll learn how an average magazine can become many extraordinary gadgets such as a compass, hearing aid, magnifier, peashooter, and bottle opener. *Sneakier Uses for Everyday Things* covers 40 educational and unique projects that anybody can successfully complete with simple household items. The book includes a list of necessary materials, detailed sketches, and step-by-step instructions for each gadget and gizmo. Among the sneaky schemes * Creating a electroscope out of a glass jar * Turning a drinking cup into a speaker * Using an AM radio as a metal detector * Making a spy gadget jacket with over 20 individual sneaky uses ranging from a siren and whistle to a walkie-talkie and voice recorder These days, “be prepared” applies to more than just the Boy Scouts. *Sneakier Uses for Everyday Things* provides loads of practical ideas, science projects, and captivating solutions for dealing with life’s unexpected challenges. Great fun for the curious, inventive, and creative of all ages.