inventions

Tells the stories of inventions that had a significant impact on the world, including the alphabet, money, glassed, and the bicycle.

Identifies and explores innovative technology of everyday inventions inspired by nature.

Identifies and explores innovative technology in the transportation industry that was inspired by nature.

This book captures the spirit of discovery that characterized the tumultuous century, while exploring the lasting legacy of these discoveries, and their impact on human life. Illustrated timelines, primary source photographs, and clear diagrams explain the inventions of the era, while informative sidebars add depth.

A little girl has a wonderful idea. With the help of her canine assistant, she is going to make the most magnificent thing! She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will work. But making the most magnificent thing turns out to be harder than she thinks.

Examines over forty ideas crucial to the survival of the Inuit people in the Arctic regions including waterproof clothing, food, hunting practices, and building shelters.

Looks at what it is like to visit a Maker Faire and the types of innovative new projects seen there, with information on how to volunteer at or plan a Maker Faire event.

Harry and his class are headed to the zoo. It should be a super fun day! Unfortunately, Harry trips and accidentally unlatches the monkey gate. Fifty monkeys escape and are swinging all over the zoo, causing chaos everywhere! Harry thinks he can use one of his superhero inventions to get the monkeys back into their habitat, but maybe Harry will have to use his super smarts to save the day! This early chapter book from the Superhero Harry series includes a glossary, discussion questions, writing prompts, and bios.

Not only is it Harry s first day of second grade, but it s also his birthday! When Harry s teacher assigns a superhero assignment and says there will be a prize for the best presentation, Harry is extra excited. After all, he knows everything there is to know about being a superhero. But does Harry really understand the assignment? A glossary, discussion questions, writing prompts, and bios complete this early chapter book from the Superhero Harry series.

Describes different inventors and their inventions that they came upon by accident.