inventions

"Sometimes big nerdiness comes in a small package--and this little book is a tech nerd's dream! Experience tech of all kinds--from Mars rovers and space suits to retro arcade games--in this quirky, jam-packed original from National Geographic Kids"--Provided by publisher.

"Read about 10 inventors and their inventions that stemmed from a mistake. Making mistakes doesn't mean you failed . . . it means you made something totally new!"--Provided by publisher.

"Can you believe there's a gadget that helps you take your goldfish for a walk? Or that people once thought it was a great idea to wear bathing suits made from wood? It's all true! Look inside this book to learn about . . . inventions throughout history. Question prompts included to assist reader comprehension"--Provided by publisher.

What secrets are hiding in Plankton's Kamp Koral kitchen? SpongeBob and Patrick are determined to find out-but might not like what they uncover.

Nelson the awkward ninja tests the limits of his skills and an exciting new jetpack to stop an animal rampage and machine malfunctions that have thrown the town into chaos.

An awkward misfit wakes up on his tenth birthday to discover that he has spontaneously developed ninja powers overnight and become the world's only remaining defender.

"China is frequently in the news today. It may be presented as an exotic place to travel-or as an economic opponent on the world stage. But few really understand China's history and how its discoveries and inventions have shaped our world. Did you drink tea, use a fork, or read a newspaper this morning? You can thank the Chinese! . . . Readers . . . [will] uncover the many inventions and discoveries of the ancient Chinese"--Provided by publisher.

Examines key developments and discoveries in the scientific community between 1900 and 1946 and discusses how those discoveries brought people closer together and changed the way they lived.

"When on the first day of middle school Principal Kim announces a Contraption Convention, young inventor Rube Goldberg must conquer his anxieties and a ghostly mystery to come up with something brilliant for the judges and his friends"--OCLC.

Explores the world of technology and machines, including its history and facts about each invention.