inventions

Includes index. Gives the bhind-the-scenes story of the history, personalities, and intrigues involved in many great inventions.

Introduces readers to great inventors and pages from their journals. Details the creations for which they are remembered and includes a timeline and a glossary.

Introduces scientific processes used by inventors which teaches young students how ideas evolve toward making a complete product.

Offers instructions for building devices out of unconventional things like trash and newspaper. Inventions include a trash grabber and a coin sorter.

Profiles various inventors and discusses how their creations impacted and changed the entire world. Features photographs, illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Explores some of the most important inventions in the history of humankind and discusses how the inventing process works.

Examines technological advancements and innovations from 1947 to the present day. Features a timeline depicting the key developments within each period, and explains the theory behind each invention. Includes photographs, illustrations, primary source documents, sidebars, a glossary, and further resources.

Presents a brief history on ten inventions that have changed our world. Includes photographs and images as well as a time-line.