Children’s / Teenage general interest: Inventors, inventions and experiments

Book SynopsisLooking for quick and easy science projects for young readers? Look no further! From mini rockets and rainbows to ice cream and invisible ink, these amazing 10-minute kitchen science projects will have kids creating in no time!

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Book SynopsisThomas Edison was a famous American inventor in the late 1800s. His work with light bulbs got a lot of attention. Over time, many stories were told about this work, including that he invented the light bulb. But this isn't true! Discover what's real and what's fiction through infographics, primary sources and expertly levelled text.

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Book SynopsisThis illustrated picture book tells the story of how the hot-air balloon came to be and the three animals who became its very first passengers.Trade Review“Designer Henry's authorial debut explores the 18th-century invention of the hot air balloon. Joseph-Michel Montgolfier, a Frenchman, had always found the mechanics of the world fascinating. One day, some of his papers drifted into his fireplace, and to his surprise, he noticed that the smaller pieces were rising above the flames. He realized that if the gas released by the fire had the ability to lift paper, it might be able to carry other things as well. He set about testing his hypothesis, and, with his brother Jacques-Étienne, he crafted ‘the world's first flying machine’: a hot air balloon they called an ‘aerostat.’ When Louis XVI got wind of their invention, he requested a demonstration, and the brothers set about planning, fitting the outside of their balloon with ornamentations fit for a king. When the day arrived, they famously sent a rooster, a duck, and a sheep up in their balloon, hosting for both the king and many French citizens the first-ever public demonstration of a hot air balloon. Henry's narration is straightforward but engaging. The illustrations, rendered digitally, use a slightly dusty color palette that combines with such design elements as ornate golden frames in closing text boxes to nicely evoke the setting and era (all humans depicted are white). Backmatter includes a bibliography, list of further reading, and timeline of flight. . . . it will . . . sweep readers away.” —Kirkus Reviews “Henry details the activities of two brothers, Joseph-Michael and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier, inventors of the hot-air balloon. Describing Joseph as dreamy, the author imagines that he noticed the lifting properties of hot air while gazing into a fireplace, inspiring the balloon that his practical brother Étienne helped him to build. Henry describes their early attempts (involving a small taffeta box held over a flame), larger trials (entailing a cloth bag suspended over an open fire), and a public demonstration for King Louis XVI of France that carried aloft a rooster, a duck, and a sheep. Henry’s lush, digital artwork depicts the splendors of eighteenth-century France, particularly those found in the clothing, architecture, and household furnishings. The style is mostly realistic, with somewhat exaggerated facial features for the three animals, who appear in most spreads, following the story’s every action. Concluded with an author’s note, further reading, and an extensive time line of the history of flight (up to the present), this makes a good addition to units on aviation and inventors.” —Booklist “A delightful nonfiction picture book that relays the interesting history of the hot-air balloon in France in the late 1700s. The Montgolfier brothers, Joseph and Étienne, had unique talents. Joseph was a reader, dreamer, and inventor who longed to create new things, while Étienne successfully managed the family’s paper-making factory. Together they experimented with heat and types of paper materials to create the world’s first flying machine, the hot-air balloon. Through trial and error, the brothers embark upon creating a presentation of their invention to King Louis XVI at the Palace of Versailles. In order to illustrate the balloon’s potential to transport people in the future, the passengers on the first public hot-air balloon flight were three animals: a duck, a sheep, and a rooster. This engaging story of two French brothers will entertain a wide range of children, as the story line is clear and the accompanying colorful illustrations provide younger readers with visual guides to the plot. VERDICT This book would be a great read-aloud for early grades—and an easy addition to nonfiction collections.” —School Library Journal online “What a beautiful and elegant book for any kid (or kid at heart) who loves history. UP AND AWAY is truly special—treat yourself right now.” —Brad Meltzer, author of the Ordinary People Change the World series“Designer Henry's authorial debut explores the 18th-century invention of the hot air balloon. Joseph-Michel Montgolfier, a Frenchman, had always found the mechanics of the world fascinating. One day, some of his papers drifted into his fireplace, and to his surprise, he noticed that the smaller pieces were rising above the flames. He realized that if the gas released by the fire had the ability to lift paper, it might be able to carry other things as well. He set about testing his hypothesis, and, with his brother Jacques-Étienne, he crafted ‘the world's first flying machine’: a hot air balloon they called an ‘aerostat.’ When Louis XVI got wind of their invention, he requested a demonstration, and the brothers set about planning, fitting the outside of their balloon with ornamentations fit for a king. When the day arrived, they famously sent a rooster, a duck, and a sheep up in their balloon, hosting for both the king and many French citizens the first-ever public demonstration of a hot air balloon. Henry's narration is straightforward but engaging. The illustrations, rendered digitally, use a slightly dusty color palette that combines with such design elements as ornate golden frames in closing text boxes to nicely evoke the setting and era (all humans depicted are white). Backmatter includes a bibliography, list of further reading, and timeline of flight. . . . it will . . . sweep readers away.” —Kirkus Reviews “Henry details the activities of two brothers, Joseph-Michael and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier, inventors of the hot-air balloon. Describing Joseph as dreamy, the author imagines that he noticed the lifting properties of hot air while gazing into a fireplace, inspiring the balloon that his practical brother Étienne helped him to build. Henry describes their early attempts (involving a small taffeta box held over a flame), larger trials (entailing a cloth bag suspended over an open fire), and a public demonstration for King Louis XVI of France that carried aloft a rooster, a duck, and a sheep. Henry’s lush, digital artwork depicts the splendors of eighteenth-century France, particularly those found in the clothing, architecture, and household furnishings. The style is mostly realistic, with somewhat exaggerated facial features for the three animals, who appear in most spreads, following the story’s every action. Concluded with an author’s note, further reading, and an extensive time line of the history of flight (up to the present), this makes a good addition to units on aviation and inventors.” —Booklist “A delightful nonfiction picture book that relays the interesting history of the hot-air balloon in France in the late 1700s. The Montgolfier brothers, Joseph and Étienne, had unique talents. Joseph was a reader, dreamer, and inventor who longed to create new things, while Étienne successfully managed the family’s paper-making factory. Together they experimented with heat and types of paper materials to create the world’s first flying machine, the hot-air balloon. Through trial and error, the brothers embark upon creating a presentation of their invention to King Louis XVI at the Palace of Versailles. In order to illustrate the balloon’s potential to transport people in the future, the passengers on the first public hot-air balloon flight were three animals: a duck, a sheep, and a rooster. This engaging story of two French brothers will entertain a wide range of children, as the story line is clear and the accompanying colorful illustrations provide younger readers with visual guides to the plot. VERDICT This book would be a great read-aloud for early grades—and an easy addition to nonfiction collections.” —School Library Journal online “What a beautiful and elegant book for any kid (or kid at heart) who loves history. UP AND AWAY is truly special—treat yourself right now.” —Brad Meltzer, author of the Ordinary People Change the World series

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Book SynopsisDiscover the world of science through easy-to-follow experimentsWhat is electricity? How does a circuit work? Why do batteries only work if you put them in the right way around? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in Be a Scientist: Investigate Electricity.This friendly, illustrated series shows how young scientists can use investigation to find out about science for themselves.Table of Contents 1: What is electricity? 2: How do we get electricity? 3: Packets of power 4: Right way, wrong way 5: Going around in circles 6: Will it work? 7: On and off 8: Test your skill 9: Flowing along 10: Brighten up! 11: Wild electricity 12: Useful words 13: Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover the big ideas in conservation that have transformed the world around usFrom the first national parks, through ambitious schemes such as tackling the ozone hole, and recent global movements such as the school strikes for climate, humans have made huge progress in their plans to protect the natural world. The Greatest Ideas in Conservation takes you on a journey through the most influential environmental ideas and inventions of the past 100 years, exploring different people, projects and approaches that have helped to heal our planet.From Apollo 11's historic flight to the wonders of the world wide web, the world has changed beyond recognition in the past hundred years. Think Big takes a close-up look at the amazing ideas that have transformed the way we all live.Each spread explores a big idea in greater depth, explaining how it came to be and what evolved from it and assessing its impact on the world today. 'Genius' panels highlight the great thinkers behind the ideas, from scientists to inventors, environmentalists and engineers.Each book includes carefully selected activities designed to inspire readers aged 9 and older and encourage them to nurture their own 'big thinking' and entrepreneurial spirit.Contents:National parks Clean Air Act DDT ban Earth Day Project Tiger Ozone hole Svalbard Global Seed Vault The Ocean Cleanup Desert Sunlight Solar Farm The Paris AgreementSchool strike for climate Biodegradable plasticTable of Contents 1: Conservation 2: National parks 3: Clean Air Act 4: DDT ban 5: Earth Day 6: Project Tiger 7: Ozone hole 8: Svalbard Global Seed Vault 9: The Ocean Cleanup 10: Desert Sunlight Solar Farm 11: The Paris Agreement 12: School strike for climate 13: Biodegradable plastic

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Book SynopsisGet to know more than 20 crucial art history innovators and experience how art meets science, from cave paintings to today's advanced tech - then discover their incredible techniques for yourself through 18 different activities!In Art Alive! with Science, award-winning author Mary Auld explores moments from art history that have expanded our understanding of the way things work, such as the beautiful balance of forces in kinetic sculpture, the interplay of light and shadow in painting and puppetry and how Op Art tricks our brains and plays with our senses. Playful illustrations by Sue Downing appear alongside photos of each artist's work, perfect for drawing in readers age 8 and up. Following each case study, there is a creative project that applies the science learning to the reader's own art practice. Artists and science topics include: Anatomy with Myron's Discobolus (Discus Thrower); Flight with Leonardo da Vinci; Light with Caravaggio's chiaroscuro & wayang kulit shadow puppetry; Colour with expressionism & pointillism; Sound with Paul Klee's Polyphony; Forces with Alexander Calder; Materials with Anish Kapoor; Chemistry with Cai Guo-Qiang's explosion events ... and many more!Table of Contents 1: Introduction – Artists and scientists 1: The art of anatomy 2: PROJECT: Body building 1: The science of illustration 2: PROJECT: Animals in the stars 1: The fantasy of flight with Leonardo da Vinci 2: PROJECT: A flying machine 1: The drama of light 2: PROJECT: Shadow play 1: The art of nature 2: PROJECT: Animal studies 1: The image in perspective 2: PROJECT: A room with a view 1: The science of clouds 2: PROJECT: Cloud creations 1: The sense of colour 2: PROJECT: Spotty and dotty 1: The structure of flowers 2: PROJECT: Petal by petal 1: The energy of sound 2: PROJECT: Visualising music 1: The balance of forces 2: PROJECT: A balancing act 1: The art of astronomy 2: PROJECT: Mars mission 1: The art of light 2: PROJECT: The making of a light drawing 1: The art of illusion 2: PROJECT: Tricking the eye 1: The science of materials 2: PROJECT: Textured shapes 1: The structures of life 2: PROJECT: Molecular inspiration 1: The reactions of chemistry 2: PROJECT: Explosion event 1: The dimension of time 2: PROJECT: A wormhole creation 1: Glossary 1: Timeline 1: Index

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Book SynopsisTake your child’s creativity outside! Laura C. Martin offers 65 art projects that kids can make with materials found right in their backyard. There’s no limit to the imaginative possibilities as children mix paints from colorful flower blossoms, dig clay for molding elf-sized furniture, and craft functional twig baskets. Cultivating a respectful engagement with nature while developing artistic skills, Nature’s Art Box is an inspiring handbook for the next generation of expressive and conscientious stewards of the earth’s resources.

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Book SynopsisDo you ever wonder where some of today’s most brilliant inventions come from? In this book, you will learn about the most exciting ones, and maybe you can come up with one too! Our world is filled with the most wonderful tools and machines. This is, of course, thanks to clever inventors! The first television was concocted with simple tea boxes and biscuit tins. The first airplane was the product of bicycle makers. The first submarine had oars. And Leonardo da Vinci described his many inventions in mirrored writing. Why? You’ll discover these things and more in this informative book.A fascinating book filled with fun facts about great inventions and their brilliant inventors. For bright minds ages 5 years and up.Trade Reviewcoming soon

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Book SynopsisIntroduce children to nature in the Northeast through fun activities and hands-on science projects. With 11 states, four distinct seasons, and a wide range of habitats, plants, and animals, the Northeast is a wonderful region for getting outside and discovering nature. There is so much to see and appreciate—even in your backyard or at a nearby park. Teach your children to love and protect the great outdoors. This workbook by naturalist Susan D. Schenck features more than 20 simple, fun introductions to astronomy, birds, geology, and more. Plus, over a dozen activities help kids to make hypotheses, experiment, and observe. The 19 hands-on science projects—such as raising native caterpillars, making mushroom spore prints, and attracting moths with an ultraviolet light—put students in control of their own learning! You never know what your children will uncover in their outdoor classroom. Every day is a little treasure hunt. If they keep good records and share what they find, their observations can even help scientists learn more about nature in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. So get the Backyard Science & Discovery Workbook: Northeast, and get started on a lifetime of discovery.Table of ContentsAbout This Book Get to Know the Northeast Birds Geology and Earth Science Insects and Bugs Mushrooms and Fungi Astronomy Conduct a Backyard Bioblitz Contribute to a Citizen Science Project Nature Bingo Recommended Reading Glossary About the Author

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Book SynopsisA Junior Library Guild Selection Meet Jerry Lawson, the Black engineer who revolutionized the video game industry, in this engaging picture book biography perfect for fans of Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson’s Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions and Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History.Before Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch, there was a tinkerer named Jerry Lawson. As a boy, Jerry loved playing with springs, sprockets, and gadget-y things. When he grew up, Jerry became an engineer—a professional tinkerer—and in the 1970s, he turned his technical know-how to video games. Back then, if players wanted a new video game, they had to buy an entire new console, making gaming very expensive. Jerry was determined to fix this problem, and despite roadblocks along the way and having to repeat a level or two, it was never game over for his mission. Eventually, he leveled up and built a brand-new kind of video game console: one that allowed players to switch out cartridges! He also founded Video Soft, Inc., the first African American–owned video game company in the country. Jerry’s tinkering and inventions changed the video gaming world forever. Today, gamers have access to hundreds of video games at the push of a button, all thanks to him. Game on!Trade ReviewGrowing up in 1940s Queens, Jerry Lawson was always a tinkerer, moving from handcars to radio receivers by age thirteen and then televisions at sixteen. His parents actively supported his interests, even searching out schools where racism would not limit a Black boy’s chances at a good education. A cross-country move to northern California in 1968 as an adult and a job at a semiconductor manufacturer poised Lawson for success in the nascent video game industry. He led development on the Fairchild video entertainment system, a home console with removable cartridges that launched shortly before the Atari 2600, and then worked on games for Atari. This work helped bring video games from arcades into the home and changed the way people play forever. Tate contextualizes Lawson as a Black engineer moving through an overwhelmingly white industry, while ably conveying a sense of fun in both Lawson’s engineering projects and the rising star of video game entertainment. Potential setbacks are posed with a refrain of “Was it GAME OVER?”, framing Lawson’s accomplishments and failures around a recognizable hook for readers more familiar with mobile gaming or a Nintendo Switch than an Atari (let alone a Fairchild). Digitally colored and inked pencil art uses desaturated colors and often depicts Black children playing arcade and video games; digitally added stippling and subtle patterns add depth, though the combinations are not always harmonious. An author’s note gives further biographical information about Lawson’s life, as well as information about the other major players involved in creating the first video game cartridge. Includes a timeline of the arcade and video game industry and a bibliography. -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books * 7/1/23 *"Harris’ vivid illustrations and graphics complement Tate’s engaging text. Enticing and inspiring fare." -- Kirkus Reviews"Readers will understand that Lawson was a dedicated, determined, and inventive man who paved the way for video games and Black entrepreneurs." -- Booklist

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Book SynopsisArtificial intelligence is a tool to explore and create, and it starts here with the experts at Steamlabs, a nonprofit that teaches teens to not just be users of technology, but to create with technology so they can be help shape our future. Make: AI Robots introduces young people to AI through exciting craft projects that start with a mechanical cardboard creation, integrates fun electronic lights and motors, adds simple coding on a micro:bit, and then teaches how to train AI to create a spark of life. With 32 projects designed to guide beginners through increasing challenges, Make: AI Robots is the perfect way to feed curious minds with fun AI experiments that will delight and inspire.

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Book SynopsisExplore the world's most significant, innovative and amazing discoveries in association with the Science Museum. Find out how, when and why vital discoveries took place, and learn more about the people who made the breakthroughs. Learn how the principles they discovered became the basis of inventions and other advances that shaped our history and the way we live today. Find out about the combination of inspiration and perspiration that helped pioneers piece together an ever-deeper understanding of ourselves, our planet and the universe around us.Featuring more than 40 discoveries, from gravity to the circulation of the blood, the Big Bang to the movement of subatomic particles, this brilliant STEM-themed read will get kids interested in the fundamental ideas and laws that make the world go round.Table of ContentsReveals the stories and scientists behind key scientific discoveries from around the world, split into 6 chapters: • Making things move: Forces • Building blocks of life: Biology • Staying healthy: Medicine • Hard sciences: Maths & Chemistry • Third planet from the Sun: Earth • Beyond the planet: Space & Time.

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Book SynopsisMost things that you own were invented by someone. From the TV in your lounge to the washing machine in your kitchen, they all started as just a tiny idea in someone else's mind. It's time to dive into the world of inventors and inventions!

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Book SynopsisWhat wonders are soaring far above your head? Come on a journey to meet the creatures who live high in the treetops, the birds that ride the wind, the people who have braved the highest mountain summits, and the stories we tell to explain the night-time's dazzling stars. There is a whole world in the sky, waiting to be discovered...High is an illustrated non-fiction book that explores the natural world above us and the efforts humans have made to venture high above the Earth, from early flying machines to modern skyscrapers. Linking seemingly diverse subject matter, it invites the reader to explore the wonder of the universe.Table of ContentsHigh Life: The Tallest Trees, Tree Dwellers, Nests and Nooks, Fading Forests • High Rise: Tombs and Temples, Keeping Watch, Ever Higher (building skyscrapers) • High Fliers: Winging It (birds), Murmurations, Tiny Dancers (insects), Inspired By Nature (early flying machines), Humans in Flight • High Peaks: A Home in the Mountains (wildlife), The Old Ways, Dangerous Dreams (mountaineering) • High Skies: Cloud Spotting, High Stakes (climate change), The View From Up Here (the Moon) • High Heavens: Sun Gods, Moon Gods, Stories in the Stars

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Book SynopsisOur world can be pretty weird. If you do not believe us, come and see this surprising science for yourself!

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Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered how we have so many amazing inventions? Many inventions just started out as an idea. This series explores some of the most important inventions throughout history and takes a look at the brilliant people whose big ideas gave us lots of the things that we take for granted today.

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Book SynopsisDiscover and Learn is a visually stimulating series that explores core areas of learning. This series uses eye-catching imagery, informative diagrams and fascinating facts to bring key subject areas to life.

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Book SynopsisThe next mega-jam-packed book in the Cool series features fact-tastic technology timelines, information and experiments! Nanotechnology, gaming, future food, virtual reality and more! The next mega-jam-packed book in the Cool series features fact-tastic technology timelines, information and experiments. Covering nanotechnology, gaming, future food, virtual reality and more! As well as looking ahead to the technology of the future, this book looks at major technology advancements of the past that changed the way people lived – like writing, the story of fire, the printing press and the industrial revolution. Complete with engaging illustrations and infographics throughout, also included are experiments and activities that any tech-head can do at home! Other titles in this series include: Cool Science, Cool Astronomy, Cool Art, Cool Physics, Cool Maths, Cool Architecture, Cool Nature, Cool Coding and Cool Engineering.

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Book SynopsisAre you ready to save the world? Starting at home, these simple, step-by-step science experiments will help you! Young environmentalists will take a thrill in discovering the science behind climate change and other issues facing our planet.

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Book SynopsisSo, you want to make contact with aliens? How hard can it be? Meet Matilda as she launches her mission to discover how likely it is that life exists on other planets. With the help of her friends and family she learns all she can. What was the Big Bang? How does the universe expand? How are stars and planets are formed? Along the way she will discover the electromagnetic spectrum, the speed of light, and so much more in an easy-to-understand look at physics, history, language, and of course the all important snacks. Illustrated by Heidi Cannon.

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Book SynopsisA new series of illustrated books specifically designed for children in elementary education, narrating the stories of those great historical figures who have left their mark on humanity in fields such as science, art, exploration, music and other subjects. Young readers will be able to read all about these famous people's main achievements, experiencing the main steps of their lives through Isabel Munoz's engaging illustrations, and finding out some curious facts about their work and success. There is an index at the end of each volume listing the main biographical events and some simple quizzes will help children to further understand and test their knowledge. Ages: 6 plus

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Book SynopsisThe suspenseful, little-known true story of two determined pioneers who made the first dive into the deep ocean. On June 6, 1930, engineer Otis Barton and explorer Will Beebe dove into the ocean inside a hollow metal ball of their own invention called the Bathysphere. They knew dozens of things might go wrong. A tiny leak could shoot pressurized water straight through the men like bullets! A single spark could cause their oxygen tanks to explode! No one had ever dived lower than a few hundred feet...and come back. But Otis and Will were determined to become the first people to see what the deep ocean looks like. This suspenseful story from acclaimed author Barb Rosenstock with mesmerizing watercolors by award-winning artist Katherine Roy will put you right in the middle of the spine-tingling, record-setting journey down, down into the deep.

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Book SynopsisThe Magic School Bus meets The Way Things Work in this kid-friendly guide to understanding the physics of light, perfect for budding engineers.The Invention Hunters travel the globe in their flying museum collecting the world''s greatest inventions! This time, they''ve landed at an elementary school''s science lab, and these silly scientists think they''ve collected incredible specimens of banjos, flowerpots, and even a yeti''s tooth. But what they really discover--with a kid as their guide--is how prisms, magnifying glasses, cameras, and TV screens use light to work!Using simple explanations and diagrams, and a heaping helping of humor, the Invention Hunters make the perfect companions for curious kids who are ready to learn about science, physics, engineering, history, and more.

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Book SynopsisCamila Maria Flores Ortiz was born to be a star. At least that's what her plan is! But she knows that becoming famous won't happen all by itself. It's going to take a lot of hard work. Every adventure in this early chapter book series brings Camila one step closer to her dreams!Normally Camila chases stardom. But in this book, when she creates a fabulous invention, stardom finds her! What''s her invention? A pair of light-up slippers, the perfect gear for getting a snack in the middle of the night. Will her fun invention take her further than the kitchen?

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Book SynopsisThis rhyming, lift-the-flap picture book of riddles introduces children to biomimicry in a thoroughly fun format. From sonar to snowshoes, discover concrete examples of human inventions that copy things found in nature. The story invites readers to guess the answers to riddles based on rhymes and visual cues that peek through die-cuts. Page turns reveal surprise answers that show how inventions mimic biology, with additional information under flaps. Endnotes include lift-the-flap guessing games to reinforce learning.Trade Review“A lift-the-flap book that will inspire children to look at nature in a new way and to find other examples of biomimicry in their ­environment” – School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisMaking Simple Robots is based on the idea that anybody can build a robot! That includes kids, educators, parents, and anyone who didn't make it to engineering school. If you can cut, fold, and tape a piece of paper to make a tube or a box, you can build a no-tech robotic part. In fact, many of the models in this book are based upon real-life prototypes -- working models created in research labs and companies. What's more, if you can use the apps on your smartphone, you can quickly learn to tell robots what to do using free, online, beginner-level software like MIT's Scratch and Microsoft MakeCode. The projects in this book which teach you about electric circuits by making jumping origami frogs with eyes that light up when you get them ready to hop. You'll practice designing all-terrain robot wheel-legs with free, online Tinkercad software, and you'll create files ready for 3D printing. You'll also learn to sew -- and code -- a cyborg rag doll with a blinking electronic "eye." Each project includes step-by-step directions and clear illustrations and photographs. Along the way, you'll learn about the real research behind the DIY version, find shortcuts for making projects easier when needed, and get suggestions for adding to the challenge as your skill set grows.

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Book SynopsisWith Little Genius books, curious kids can learn and laugh while being captivated by the world around them. A first inventions book for little geniuses! An inventor is a dreamer with a very curious mind, who comes up with something new to help out humankind.  Learn All About Inventions! From quills to computers, light bulbs and airplanes and more, Little Genius Inventions is the perfect first inventions book for little learners with big imaginations. Each spread features amazing inventions, such as books, computers, DaVinci’s helicopter, toothbrushes, and more. Also covered are inventions that didn’t work out (car boats and flying submarines), Rube Goldberg machines, inventions that were mistakes (potato chips), and inventions to look out for in the future (hovercrafts and jetpacks).  With joyful artwork from illustrator Jomike Tejido and simple rhyming text, children will enjoy reading and re-reading this educational and fun book!

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Book SynopsisHelp Fiona build her very own fairy house in this quirky, magical tale about a girl who believes in fairies, and decides to do something about it!When Fiona has the idea to build her very own fairy house, She gets to work right away: Foraging for supplies, Scouting for the perfect location, And recruiting some magical friends. Building a fairy house isn't as easy as you might think! But you'll see it's worth it when your guests arrive Perfect for fans of Carson Ellis and Emily Winfield Martin''s whimsical fantasy, combined with STEM-related aspects reminiscent of The Most Magnificent Thing, Fiona Builds a Fairy House is a ball of fun all readers can enjoy.

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Book SynopsisClare Walker Leslie shows kids how to experience nature with all five senses, whether they live in the countryside, a major city, or somewhere in between. Guiding children through inspiring activities like sketching wildlife, observing constellations, collecting leaves, keeping a weather journal, and watching bird migrations, The Nature Connection encourages kids to engage with the world outside and promotes a lifelong love of nature.

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Book SynopsisDiscover more about the incredible near-future technology featured in the Explorer Academy series and the real-life inspiration behind the science.You''ve gone on adventures with Cruz Coronado and his fellow recruits as they communicated with whales using the Universal Cetacean Communicator, camouflaged themselves using the Lumagine shadow badge, and deployed octopods to make speedy escapes. Now dive further into the near-future world of Explorer Academy by learning about the real-life scientific discoveries that inspired the gadgets. This cool book profiles real-life National Geographic explorers who devised innovations like RoboBees (Mell); it features cutting-edge tech that''s actually being developed, and provides empowering stories of how tech is enabling conservation successes. Fields of study cover wearable technology, submersibles, robotics, medicine, space farming, everyday technology, and the world of the future. Every good explorer craves information,

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Book SynopsisAll six books in the fun illustrated Ada Lace chapter book series from Emily Calandrelli, host of the Emmy Award–winning Xploration Outer Space and executive producer and host of Netflix’s Emily’s Wonder Lab, are now together in one paperback boxed set!Ada Lace loves science, math, and technology. And when she moves into a new neighborhood, she uses her smarts and gadgets to fix problems and stop crime. Best of all, Ada’s very first investigation leads her to a new friend! With help from her best friend, Nina, Ada finds a missing dog, learns to appreciate art, cracks an extraterrestrial code, and more! This collection includes: Ada Lace, on the Case Ada Lace Sees Red Ada Lace, Take Me to Your Leader Ada Lace and the Impossible Mission Ada Lace and the Suspicious Artist Ada Lace Gets Famous

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Book SynopsisWith instructions for 10 engineering projects inside, plus bonus activities, Epic Engineering at Home is packed with value

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Book SynopsisNow, kids can have a snack while learning a thing or two about science with Emma Vanstone’s edible science experiments. Curious kids will learn about liquid density by making layered popsicles, simulate how earthquakes affect buildings on different kinds of foundations using Jell-O and brownies and give their engineering skills a go by building bridges out of egg shells. Parents can rest easy knowing that their kids are learning and indulging their inquisitive natures using safe materials. Each experiment investigates and explains a different scientific principle using ingredients found right in your kitchen. And the best part is that after kids have built up an appetite exercising their scientific muscles, they will already have a snack just waiting to be eaten. Vanstone is the creator of the award-winning blog Science Sparks, which has over 334k followers on social media. She is also the author of This Is Rocket Science. This book features 60 experiments and 75 photographs.

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Book SynopsisExplores the engineering challenges behind building briges, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.Trade Review"This series is a must–have for teachers in elementary classrooms, more specifically the upper grades, and will be a useful source in STEM lessons, small group reading, or just a classroom library." —NSTA Recommends

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Book SynopsisProvides readers with an engaging introduction to energy. With colorful spreads, clear text, helpful diagrams, and a "Science in Action" activity, this book offers an exciting look at physics in the real world.

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Book SynopsisProvides readers with an engaging introduction to friction. With colorful spreads, clear text, helpful diagrams, and a "Science in Action" activity, this book offers an exciting look at physics in the real world.

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Book SynopsisProvides readers with an engaging introduction to inertia. With colorful spreads, clear text, helpful diagrams, and a "Science in Action" activity, this book offers an exciting look at physics in the real world.

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Book SynopsisProvides readers with an engaging introduction to light. With colorful spreads, clear text, helpful diagrams, and a "Science in Action" activity, this book offers an exciting look at physics in the real world.

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Book SynopsisProvides readers with an engaging introduction to magnetism. With colorful spreads, clear text, helpful diagrams, and a "Science in Action" activity, this book offers an exciting look at physics in the real world.

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