inventions

"A nonfiction 'biography' of the camera, an everyday object that has become ubiquitous, starting with its origins with the discovery of certain properties of light and up through the development of the digital camera"--Provided by the publisher.

A STEAM-supporting, high-energy tale features whimsical wordplay and imaginative illustrations in the story of how a Bear uses upcycling practices to create tools to bring a special object from town back to his home in the woods.

"'Have You Thanked an Inventor Today?' is a journey into the often forgotten contributions of African-American inventors, that contributed to the American landscape"--Amazon.com.

"A . . . look at the history of human brilliance, human ingenuity, and the inventors behind objects and technology that changed the world"--Provided by publisher.

Riley Green invents a lie detector pen hoping to improve her status at a Washington, D.C. school, but the idea is stolen, and her teacher entrusts her with a lost notebook of Nikola Tesla before disappearing. Includes facts about Tesla.

Could engineering secretly be an exciting, creative, heroic realm where the optimists of today are creating the life-saving, world-altering marvels that will make for a safer, more connected, more equal and even more awe-inspiring tomorrow.

A naughty boy annoys his sister with his revolting inventions and shenanigans on a camping trip.

Frankie Sparks uses her inventing skills to help her friend overcome stage fright in this second chapter book in the STEM inspired Frankie Sparks, Third-Grade Inventor series. It's time for the annual school talent show, and Frankie is excited to audition with her magic act! She wants to be just like her idol, Adelaide Herrmann, Queen of Magic. But on the day of the audition, Frankie's best friend and Magician's Assistant, Maya, gets a big, scary case of stage fright! How can Maya be Frankie's helper on stage if she can't bring herself to speak in front of their audience? It's up to Frankie Sparks to invent just the perfect thing to help her best friend cope with the spotlight!.

Mr. Vaslov is building a drone to help him take care of Starwood Park, but that is Freddie's job, and Freddie's mother has a new boyfriend, but can Zapato Power help him cope with change?.

When Dr. Bunsen's newest invention brings extraterrestrials down to Earth, can second-graders Gabriel, Laura, and Caesar, aka the DATA, keep their town from being space invaded?.