The Gadgeteers

The Gears in the Garden

By: Patrick Jones

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Discover the magic of gears, teamwork, and problem-solving in this STEM-powered adventure!

In The Gadgeteers: Gears in the Garden, the sixth installment of the beloved Gadgeteers series, the curious crew of kid inventors returns—this time to uncover the secrets behind a broken windmill hidden in a forgotten school garden.

When Leo hears a mysterious clank-clank during science time, it sets the team on a mission to fix the old gear-powered windmill and restore its water-pumping display. But the gears are rusty, misaligned, and missing teeth! With a little grit and a lot of learning, the Gadgeteers explore how gears work, experiment with real-world fixes, and use their creativity to make things move again.

Perfect for readers ages 7–10, this fun and educational chapter book introduces young minds to:

• Simple machines, especially gears and rotation
• Hands-on STEM principles and engineering thinking
• Collaboration, critical thinking, and perseverance
• A sneak peek into the next adventure: The Rusty Ramp

Through easy-to-understand explanations and delightful pencil illustrations, this story makes science and engineering exciting and accessible. Whether read independently or as a classroom resource, this book sparks curiosity and empowers kids to see everyday problems as opportunities to learn and build.

Join the Gadgeteers and explore the power of gears—one turn at a time!