Cool Kid Inventions
Author: Laura Hamilton Waxman
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
Published: 2020
Total Pages: 28
ISBN-13: 1541576993
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis series motivates kids to take charge of their interests, talents, and goals!
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Inventors Who Changed the World
Author: Heidi Poelman
Publisher: Abrams
Published: 2018-10-01
Total Pages: 17
ISBN-13: 1641707585
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the ranging curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci to the dedication and sacrifice of Marie Curie, Inventors Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the brilliant people who taught us the meaning of perseverance and innovation. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of nine renowned inventors from around the world: Cai Lun, Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, Orville and Wilbur Wright, Grace Hopper, Johannes Gutenberg, and Louis Pasteur. Inspire your own little inventor with the words of these inventive heroes who changed the world.
Kids Inventing!
Author: Susan Casey
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2010-12-03
Total Pages: 4
ISBN-13: 1118040201
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHave you ever seen inventors on TV or in the newspaper and thought, "That could be me!" Well, it certainly could—and this book shows you how. Kids Inventing! gives you easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for turning your ideas into realities for fun, competition, and even profit. From finding an idea and creating a working model to patenting, manufacturing, and selling your invention, you get expert guidance in all the different stages of inventing. You'll see how to keep an inventor's log, present your ideas, and work as part of a team or with a mentor. You'll meet inspiring kids just like you who designed their own award-winning inventions. And you'll see how to prepare for the various state and national invention contests held each year, as well as international competitions and science fairs.
The Crayon Man
Author: Natascha Biebow
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 2019
Total Pages: 45
ISBN-13: 132886684X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCelebrating the inventor of the Crayola crayon This gloriously illustrated picture book biography tells the inspiring story of Edwin Binney, the inventor of one of the world's most beloved toys. A perfect fit among favorites like The Day the Crayons Quit and Balloons Over Broadway. purple mountains' majesty, mauvelous, jungle green, razzmatazz... What child doesn't love to hold a crayon in their hands? But children didn't always have such magical boxes of crayons. Before Edwin Binney set out to change things, children couldn't really even draw in color. Here's the true story of an inventor who so loved nature's vibrant colors that he found a way to bring the outside world to children - in a bright green box for only a nickel With experimentation, and a special knack for listening, Edwin Binney and his dynamic team at Crayola created one of the world's most enduring, best-loved childhood toys - empowering children to dream in COLOR
125 Cool Inventions
Author: National Geographic Kids
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Published: 2015
Total Pages: 116
ISBN-13: 1426318855
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Supersmart machines and wacky gadgets you never knew you wanted"--Cover.
Fun Food Inventions
Author: Nadia Higgins
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
Published: 2017-08-01
Total Pages: 33
ISBN-13: 1541506677
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDo you know what happened when a kid forgot his glass of soda with a stir stick in it outside on a freezing cold night? Popsicles were invented! And did you know ancient people loved to chew on gum, just like we do? Get ready to learn the strange stories behind inventions you use every day. From the guy who thought white-flour snacks were evil so he invented graham crackers to the evolution of ketchup, you'll be amazed how we got the food inventions we enjoy today.
The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle
Author: Anne Renaud
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
Published: 2019-10-01
Total Pages: 44
ISBN-13: 152530383X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA lively tale of a cool invention. Frank William Epperson is a curious boy who loves inventing. And since inventing begins with experimenting, he spends a lot of time in his “laboratory” (i.e., his back porch) trying out his ideas. When he invents a yummy flavored soda water drink, his friends love it! And this gets him thinking: “I wonder what this drink would taste like frozen?” Though he doesn’t yet know it, Frank’s curiosity will lead to his best invention ever: the Popsicle! This delicious story includes hands-on experiments and is sure to whet the appetites of budding inventors everywhere!
Have You Thanked an Inventor Today?
Author: Patrice McLaurin
Publisher: Digital Arts, Incorporated
Published: 2016-05-01
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 9780997315202
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHave You Thanked an Inventor Today? is a journey into the often forgotten contributions of African-American inventors, that contributed to the American landscape. This book was written to appeal to African-American youth, inspiring creative thought and innovation. It was also written to demonstrate to children how the genius of African-American minds is utilized on a daily basis. Biographies about each inventor, as well as activity sheets are included in the book to further stimulate the minds of young readership.
Oh, the Things They Invented!
Author: Bonnie Worth
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 2019-12-10
Total Pages: 24
ISBN-13: 059312670X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the first printing press to the World Wide Web—the Cat looks at inventors and inventions that have changed our lives! The Cat in the Hat goes back in time to meet with the masterminds of more than a dozen inventions that made a major impact on our lives today—from famous figures like Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, and the Wright brothers to lesser-known ones like Garrett Morgan, Mary Anderson, and Tim Berners-Lee. Children will learn basic information about each invention, as well as fascinating facts like how Guttenberg’s famous printing machine was made from an old wine press, how a steaming teakettle may have inspired the creation of the steam engine, and how table salt changed the history of photography. Ideal for supporting the Common Core State Standards, and a natural for fans of the hit PBS Kids show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, this is a great way to introduce beginning readers to science!
The Inventor's Secret
Author: Suzanne Slade
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Published: 2015-09-08
Total Pages: 52
ISBN-13: 1580896677
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBoth Thomas Edison and Henry Ford started off as insatiably curious tinkerers. That curiosity led them to become inventors—with very different results. As Edison invented hit after commercial hit, gaining fame and fortune, Henry struggled to make a single invention (an affordable car) work. Witnessing Thomas's glorious career from afar, a frustrated Henry wondered about the secret to his success. This little-known story is a fresh, kid-friendly way to show how Thomas Edison and Henry Ford grew up to be the most famous inventors in the world—and best friends, too.
