inventions

Explores such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks, telephones, and rocket engines.

Provides an introduction to a variety of inventions, both ancient and modern, that have changed the world.

Provides children with brightly colored illustrations accompanied by labels and simple text depicting the mechanics behind a variety of everyday items such as kites, bicycles, toilets, thermometers, and zippers. With cutaways and step-by-step diagrams, children will learn how straws work, flashlights produce light, and boats float. Includes a picture glossary of words to know.

When Rosie is unable to invent a contraption to help one of Aunt Rose's Raucous Riveters friends, she calls on classmates Iggy Peck and Ada Twist to help.

"'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.

Explore the societal context of as well as the science behind Prehistory and Classical Period.

Learn about the history and science behind the advancements of the early 20th century.

Readers will learn about ancient, medieval, and modern technology.

Learn about the experimentation behind each of the major advancements of this age in The Scientific Revolution.

Explore the science behind modern world advancements, as well as the opportunities and challenges that they present.