The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle
The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle

Author: Anne Renaud

Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd

Published: 2019-10-01

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 152530383X

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A 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!

The Kid who Invented the Popsicle
The Kid who Invented the Popsicle

Author: Don L. Wulffson

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780329614935

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Brief factual stories about how various familiar things were invented, many by accident, from animal crackers to the zipper. An alphabetically arranged presentation of the stories behind such inventions as animal crackers and zippers. "This collection includes 114 inventions and the amusing, sometimes amazing stories behind them. Arranged alphabetically from 'animal crackers' to 'zipper, ' the inventions range from ancient times (dice have been around for 40,000 years) to recent discoveries such as bar code scanners and Gatorade."

Flip! How the Frisbee Took Flight
Flip! How the Frisbee Took Flight

Author: Margaret Muirhead

Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing

Published: 2021-04-27

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1580898807

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This charming picture book biography about the inventor of the Frisbee follows the twists and turns of innovation and highlights the persistence it takes to succeed. Fred Morrison is credited with inventing this classic toy, but for centuries folks have been flipping for flying discs. Ancient Greeks flicked discs, and beginning in the 1920s, college kids at Yale University were tossing pie tins. Fred's invention quest began in 1932 after tossing a tin popcorn lid around the backyard. For more than twenty years, Fred and his wife, Lu, tried and failed to perfect a flying-disc concept. Eventually they created what we know today as the Frisbee. Fun and fact-filled, this Frisbee origin story is sure to delight sports and STEM fans alike.

The Old Man and the Penguin
The Old Man and the Penguin

Author: Julie Abery

Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd

Published: 2020-10-06

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1525306065

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The heartwarming true tale of the friendship between and a man and the penguin he saved. João finds a penguin, soaked in oil, on the shore. Barely moving on the sand, too tired to swim, too weak to stand … João must save this little guy. Without his help, he’ll surely die. João takes the penguin home. He cleans him, feeds him and nurses him back to health — and the pair develop an unlikely bond. When the penguin is fully recovered, João knows it’s time to return him to the wild where he belongs. But the penguin has other ideas … When the heart is open, friendship can happen anywhere.

I Love You Like Crazy Cakes
I Love You Like Crazy Cakes

Author: Rose A. Lewis

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2013-04-30

Total Pages: 27

ISBN-13: 0316247359

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Bestselling artist Jane Dyer and author Rose A. Lewis explore adoption through a mother's heartfelt story of finding her daughter in China. Features:Read Aloud functionality [where available] Book Description:How did someone make this perfect match a world away? This story tells how two worlds come together to create a family, from a mother's first day holding her adopted daughter in China, to the baby's first peek at her new home. Based on the author's own experience, this book is a celebration of the love and joy a baby brings into the home.

The Boo-Boos That Changed the World
The Boo-Boos That Changed the World

Author: Barry Wittenstein

Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing

Published: 2018-02-13

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1632895579

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Did you know Band-Aids were invented by accident?! And that they weren't mass-produced until the Boy Scouts gave their seal of approval? 1920s cotton buyer Earle Dickson worked for Johnson & Johnson and had a klutzy wife who often cut herself. The son of a doctor, Earle set out to create an easier way for her to bandage her injuries. Band-Aids were born, but Earle's bosses at the pharmaceutical giant weren't convinced, and it wasn't until the Boy Scouts of America tested Earle's prototype that this ubiquitous household staple was made available to the public. Soon Band-Aids were selling like hotcakes, and the rest is boo-boo history. "Appealingly designed and illustrated, an engaging, fun story" — Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW

Our Little Inventor
Our Little Inventor

Author: Sher Rill Ng

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Published: 2019-04-01

Total Pages: 39

ISBN-13: 1760871087

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'It's done!' said Nell. 'My invention is finished! I must show it to the people in the Big City as soon as I can.' Far from Nell's home in the countryside, the Big City is growing more polluted every day - and Nell has a brilliant mind and an ingenious invention. She sets off on the long journey, only to find that the problem is far worse than she'd imagined. But Nell is determined to succeed. A beautifully illustrated picture book about a small girl with a big dream to make the world a better.

Wood, Wire, Wings
Wood, Wire, Wings

Author: Kirsten W. Larson

Publisher: Thinkingdom

Published: 2020-06-23

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1635924006

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This riveting nonfiction picture book biography explores both the failures and successes of self-taught engineer Emma Lilian Todd as she tackles one of the greatest challenges of the early 1900s: designing an airplane. Emma Lilian Todd's mind was always soaring--she loved to solve problems. Lilian tinkered and fiddled with all sorts of objects, turning dreams into useful inventions. As a child, she took apart and reassembled clocks to figure out how they worked. As an adult, typing up patents at the U.S. Patent Office, Lilian built the inventions in her mind, including many designs for flying machines. However, they all seemed too impractical. Lilian knew she could design one that worked. She took inspiration from both nature and her many failures, driving herself to perfect the design that would eventually successfully fly. Illustrator Tracy Subisak's art brings to life author Kirsten W. Larson's story of this little-known but important engineer.

Sweet Dreams, Sarah
Sweet Dreams, Sarah

Author: Vivian Kirkfield

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 19

ISBN-13: 1939547318

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Describes the life of Sarah Goode, who was born a slave and grew up to invent a space-saving foldable bed and became the first African American woman to obtain a patent in the United States.

Yum! Yuck!
Yum! Yuck!

Author: Linda Sue Park

Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing

Published: 2005-07-01

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1570916594

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At a busy street market, kids eating ice cream exclaim, "Yum!" in English, "Geshmak!" in Yiddish, and "Nam-nam!" in Danish. But disaster strikes when a little dog overturns a spice cart, showering pepper on everyone's ice cream. Will the kids end up crying, "Hai hai," or cheering, "¡Yupi!"? Energetic art and a lift-the-flap feature make exploring languages fun.