inventions

Describes the development of the automobile and some of the inventions that have made it a popular mode of transportation.

Andrew, his cousin Judy, and Thudd the robot, having been shrunk by a shrinking machine, encounter many terrifying creatures, including Mrs. Scuttle, as they try to reach the Atom Sucker before it explodes.

After being shrunk by a shrinking machine, Andrew, his cousin Judy, and Thudd the robot encounter drain flies, a cockroach, and worse as they work their way through Mrs. Scuttle's house toward safety.

Presents some of the characteristics of inventors by describing the inventions of people such as Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Eli Whitney.

Presents alphabetized articles on inventions and innovations that originated with Native Americans, describing each development, presenting time periods, and including selected bibliographies for each.

Provides descriptions of many inventions that have changed the world we live in today.

Recounts over forty true stories of people who used their creative abilities to solve problems; arranged by themes including cars, home improvements, travel, love, authority, and jobs.

A history of the Industrial Revolution focusing primarily on the United States during the nineteenth century and on the change from an agrarian society to one based on machines and factories.

Traces the development of the inventions, toys, and indoor games that have constituted and transformed home entertainment over the years.