inventions

Wilbur Robinson uses his father's time machine to travel back in time to meet his dad as a boy, and shows the young scientist what the future holds.

Explains that technological innovations often are inspired by nature, and describes how scientists are experimenting with the development of adhesive materials based on the gecko's feet.

"Eleven-year-old Megan and her cousin Joey have a summer job working with computer-savvy mice to spread the word about climate change. But when there's trouble at Headquarters, Megan and Joey find themselves on a cross-country journey to save Mouse Nation, and the planet, from a mysterious enemy"--Publisher.

Examines industry during the Victorian era, describing technological innovations of the nineteenth century, and explaining how industrial progress impacted the social and economic values of the time.

A resource of student activities and background information that brings history to life through "eyewitness" accounts.

In a risky plan to free her kidnapped lover, Oonagh cleverly solves the evil pirate king's riddles, unites the princess Ethne with her lover, and invents sails.

With the School Invention Fair coming up, Sam is determined to invent the best invention.