MURPHY, Maggie . High-Tech DIY Projects with Electronics, Sensors, and LEDs . ISBN 9781477766729 . MURPHY, Maggie . High-Tech DIY Projects with Flying Objects . ISBN 9781477766736 . MURPHY, Maggie . High-Tech DIY Projects with Microcontrollers . ISBN 9781477766712 . MURPHY, Maggie . High-Tech DIY Projects with Musical Instruments . ISBN 9781477766743 . MURPHY, Maggie . High-Tech DIY Projects with Robotics . ISBN 9781477766699 ea vol: 32p. (Maker Kids). further reading. glossary. index. websites. PowerKids . Jan. 2015. lib. ed. $26.50. Gr 5-8 These slim volumes are designed to attract children to the maker movement, which has rapidly grown as an online community among adult and teenage builders of technology devices. Each book offers a few projects, some made with readily available materials and tools. Many require free downloading of online patterns or instruction, the purchase of components or kits, or the use of costly equipment. There's an emphasis on joining or forming science clubs to share in the making process. Libraries and schools already offering makerspace programs may find useful ideas, books, and websites here. Savvy tech users could likely find all this and much more online, but the books offer basic explanations and definitions along with intriguing ideas for projects. Some of the titles are disjointed, and there's also repetitive material. Intimidating supply lists and the many safety issues are addressed with an emphasis on adult assistance and the value of collaborating with other DIY makers. Despite a few flaws, the subject matter makes these series relevant and solid additions to most collections.