Nick and Tesla's Super-Cyborg Gadget Glove
by Bob Pflugfelder and Steve Hockensmith · Nick and Tesla series · Grade 4-6 · Ages Ages 8-12
Twins Nick and Tesla are visiting their quirky inventor uncle when a new mystery pops up. To investigate, they build a clever gadget glove with cool tools like lights, sounds, and recording tricks.
Key vocabulary
A cyborg is a being that is part living creature and part machine. In stories, cyborgs often have special tech powers.
A gadget is a small tool or machine that does something useful or fun. A flashlight pen or walkie-talkie can be a gadget.
An inventor is someone who thinks up and creates new things. Inventors often test lots of ideas before one works.
A prototype is the first test version of an invention. It helps inventors see what to fix or improve.
A circuit is a path that electricity travels through. When the path is complete, a device can turn on.
A sensor is a part of a machine that notices things like light, sound, or movement. It helps the machine respond.
To investigate means to look carefully for clues and answers. Detectives investigate mysteries.
Mechanical means having to do with machines or moving parts. A wind-up toy has mechanical parts inside.