Everyday inventions

Introduces children to automobiles, describing the first cars, the different parts of the engine and how they work together to make the car run, the various jobs associated with automobile production, and other related topics.

Teaches children about cameras, describing how the first cameras were created, highlighting major developments in the field, and explaining how different types of cameras create an image.

Introduces children to airplanes, describing the first planes, the different parts of the airplane and how they work together to make the plane fly, the various jobs associated with airplane production, and other related topics.

Introduces children to bicycles, describing the first bikes, parts and how they work, and different types of bikes.

Introduces children to computers, describing the first computers, parts and how they work, and careers working with them.

Describes the invention and development of familiar objects used to go places, including cars, airplanes, wheelchairs, roller skates, and others.

Describes the invention and development of familiar objects used for information and entertainment, including the electric telegraph, pens, television, and others.

Describes the invention and development of familiar objects used in the home, including toilets, clocks, lightbulbs, refrigerators, and others.

Outlines the history, invention, and inner workings of television technology and provides full-color photographs, a graphic timeline, and diagrams.

Details the history and invention of the telephone. Examines how the telephone has helped shape the modern world and features full-color photographs, easy-to-read text, a graphic timeline, and diagrams.