This middle-grade nonfiction book uses superheroes to explore how science is transforming our bodies and our experiences. This book breaks down how superhero traits have been reflected in technological innovations throughout history, and how they could appear in the future. Jetpacks and rocket belts can help us fly like Superman. Prosthetic limbs and lab-grown human tissue mirror the regenerative powers of Wolverine and Ms. Marvel. But readers are also invited to think critically about these incredible, and sometimes controversial, advancements--after all, with great power comes great responsibility.
"Take a look at the many ways that teams use STEAM to solve problems. From developing smartphones to creating images of black holes, there's nothing teams can't do when they work together!"--Provided by publisher.
"Katie is an ordinary girl who longs for an extraordinary pet. When her mom brings a mysterious pet-making machine Kate knows just what to do. She puts three different objects into the machine's inputs, and out comes a critter! Only ... it's not quite what she expected. How can she figure out the formula to make her perfect pet?"--Jacket flap.
Three young inventors are excited to start their summer internship at Flax Industries, where they can build the invention of their dreams, but things take a sinister turn when Dr. Flax's robots take over the laboratory and try to take over the world.
Outlines the process of making and patenting inventions and presents innovations in such fields as transportation, appliances, child and pet care, and amusement that did not work, were too early or too late, or failed for other reasons.
"This title explores the world-changing invention of aircraft, from ancient Chinese kites to the Wright brothers' powered flight and beyond."-- Publisher's website.
"Geeger the Robot and his class go on a field trip to the Amblerville History Museum, and he's surprised to see all the other incredible inventions that came before robots. But not every museumgoer thinks robots are amazing. Can Geeger change their minds?"--Amazon.
"All the students at Swedhump Elementary are thrilled, not just because it's Friday, but because they are in for a big treat. Their invisible principal's husband is a world-famous inventor, and today he's brought his enormous Ice Cream Machine to end the week on a sweet note. But wait! There are forces--evil forces--who don't want the kids to get any ice cream. In fact, the school is soon under attack from some highly annoying anti-ice-cream intruders. Only one person can prevent the school from being served three scoops of total disaster: Dash. He and his friends are going to make sure the bad guys get licked before they can melt all the fun"--Back cover.
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?.
After Freddie and Mr. Vaslov see a meteor fall, Freddie tries to find a meteorite for Mr. Vaslov's birthday and while searching, Freddie and Amy also decide to see if the old school garden can be restored.
