inventions

At makerfests, makers of all kinds come together to show off their projects and share knowledge with the public. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will learn how to host their own makerfests. Large, colorful images show students how to complete activities.

Simple text and illustrations look at the life of American inventor Thomas Edison.

"Makerspaces are places designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. In [this book kids will] make a mini helicopter fly from a circuit-controlled helipad, build a motorized LEGO car, and more. Step-by-step photos bring each project to life."--Back cover.

When Finley decides that fashion is just wearable art, she sets out to create a new fad with her friend Henry: a forklet, a bracelet you can both wear and eat with and only one dollar each for her classmates--unfortunately her parents do not appreciate the disappearing silverware, and Finley has to rethink her invention.

Professor Puffendorf leaves her assistant Slag and beloved guinea pig Chip in charge of the laboratory when she leaves. What will happen when Slag breaks into her secret cabinet and does a little experimenting on Chip?.

A graphic novel that explores the history of human civilization and the technological, scientific, and artistic accomplishments of humans.

The Hooligans sneak along when Roxie Warbler goes on a beach vacation with her beloved Uncle Dangerfoot, and soon they uncover the secret invention he has been hiding from his nemesis, Alfred Applejack.

This mind-blowing volume explores the fascinating stories behind innovations that play an integral part in our lives. From cement to LEDs and the alphabet to 3D printing, the book explains the science behind ground-breaking inventions while emphasizing the evolution of the scientific method. The book is packed with full-color photographs, interesting facts, and important vocabulary terms.

When Rosie is unable to invent a contraption to help one of Aunt Rose's Raucous Riveters friends, she calls on classmates Iggy Peck and Ada Twist to help.

"You may have heard that Guglielmo Marconi invented the radio, but the inventor Nikola Tesla was working on radio technology at the same time! See how two invention powerhouses faced off in a race to create the first long-range radio"--OCLC.