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1) Inventions
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
63 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
256 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Uses computer-generated images to explain how many devices and processes of modern technology work, covering such inventions as HDTV, game consoles, robot cars, helicopters, space probes, oil rigs, mass dampers, biometric id's, and tsunami alert systems.
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
45 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
The Cat in the Hat profiles famous inventors throughout the ages, including Johannes Gutenberg, Eli Whitney, Louis Daguerre, Thomas Edison, Garrett Morgan, and Tim Berners-Lee.
Author
Publisher
Familius LLC
Pub. Date
2018
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 18 cm
Language
English
Description
From the ranging curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci to the dedication and sacrifice of Marie Curie, Inventors Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the brilliant people who taught us the meaning of perseverance and innovation. Simple text and illustrations tell the contributions of nine renowned inventors from around the world.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
This is an illustrated book of projects and activities and general information to get young children interested in engineering. It is written by Ann Beaty, the author of the picture book ROSIE REVERE. It is illustrated by David Roberts, the illustrator of the picture book ROSIE REVERE. It is 96 pages and has full-color illustrations.--
12) Inventions
Author
Series
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
64 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides an overview of the principal inventions of each stage of history, from prehistoric times to the present, and describes how they developed.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In biomimicry, scientists imitate traits found in nature. An engineer shapes the nose of his bullet train like a kingfisher's beak. A scientist models her solar cell on the mighty leaf. Discover how ten inventors were inspired by animals and plants to create cutting-edge technology"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"What do you have in common with an astronaut? We use space inventions and discoveries every day! From cell phones to firemen's outfits, athletic shoes to robots, and more! In [this book], you'll discover how our race to space has improved all of these--and more!"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents information about 125 interesting new inventions that showcase cutting edge technology, or are just clever and fun, from a hotel that floats in the air and a drone delivery service, to a toilet aquarium and self-driving toy cars.
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
79 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Read about 10 inventors and their inventions that stemmed from a mistake. Making mistakes doesn't mean you failed . . . it means you made something totally new!"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
x, 84 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Do you know how many things in your daily life were invented by accident? SANDWICHES came about when an English earl was too busy gambling to eat his meal and needed to keep one hand free. POTATO CHIPS were first cooked by a chef who was furious when a customer complained that his fried potatoes weren't thin enough. Coca-Cola, Silly Putty, and X rays have fascinating stories behind them too! Their unusual tales, and many more, along with hilarious...
19) How to build a hovercraft: air cannons, magnet motors, and 25 other amazing DIY science projects
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
190 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
From the Diet Coke and Mentos fountain makers who found initial fame via YouTube and the Maker Faire comes this collection of 25 awesome projects guaranteed to inspire a love of scientific experimentation. Fritz Grobe and Stephen Voltz, also known as EepyBird, share some amazing DIY projects: a Diet Coke and Mentos fountain of Bellagio proportions, a leaf blower hovercraft, a paper airplane that will fly forever, and many more. Each experiment features...
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