inventions

"From Popsicles and swim fins to robots and glitter shooting prosthetics, this middle grade nonfiction debut is full of fun and inspiring stories about real kid inventors and some of their most amazing inventions"--Provided by publisher.

After graduating from the academy, a shy new Fairy Godmother has been given the most challenging assignment yet--to watch over the How to Catch Kids! Can she take care of these wacky kids as they prepare for show & tell without getting caught in their wildly inventive traps?.

"From the compass to the printing press, television to virtual reality, readers will learn about one hundred of the most important inventions, advancements, and discoveries that have changed the course of human history. Organized chronologically, this fast-paced journey through the history of technology will help kids understand how their favorite modern conveniences came to be"--Provided by publisher.

While in Rajasthan with her archaeologist parents, Reeya Rai finds an ancient stepwell, with an underwater door bearing a mysterious symbol which may be the key to a legendary treasure--if she can come up with an invention and find it before her rival Elsie Acker.

"Inspired by her desire for late night snack, Camila invents a pair of light-up slippers, which make her a star to her classmates--but get her into trouble with her parents"--OCLC.

"Temple Grandin explores how to experiment and how to think about science for young readers"--Provided by publisher.

Bunsen goes up against his ultimate nemesis, Dr. Von Naysayer to settle their long-standing feud, once and for all.

"Explore how familiar inventions mimic animals with rhyming riddles, clear explanations, lift-the-flaps, interactive quizzes and more"--Provided by publisher.

"Takes us on a whirlwind tour of how humans built the world we know today. From the grand stone arches of medieval cathedrals to the mundane modern soda can, . . . explains the golden rule of thumb that underlies every new building technique, every technological advancement, and every creative solution that leads us one step closer to a better, more functional world. Perfect for readers of Adam Grant and Jared Diamond, this . . . examination of the method that keeps pushing humanity forward is a spotlight on the achievements of the past and a celebration of the potential of our future"--Provided by publisher.