Cool Kid Inventions

Cool Kid Inventions
Author: Laura Hamilton Waxman
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2020
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1541576993

"Have a big idea you want to share with the world? Ever wanted to hear the word 'inventor' before your name? This cool kids will show you how! Back matter includes tips for readers to get started on their own inventions"--

Inventors Who Changed the World

Inventors Who Changed the World
Author: Heidi Poelman
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 17
Release: 2018-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1641707585

From 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.

Gary and the Great Inventors

Gary and the Great Inventors
Author: Akura Marshall
Publisher:
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2018-11-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9780692100479

Gary is a city kid who is intrigued by innovation. He discovers inventors and their inventions everyday with the help of his family, friends and community.

Cool Kid Inventions

Cool Kid Inventions
Author: Laura Hamilton Waxman
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2020-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1541593774

Those who dream of hearing the word inventor before their names are in for a treat! Meet real-life kid inventors and see what led to their success. Back matter includes tips for readers to get started on their own inventions.

The Crayon Man

The Crayon Man
Author: Natascha Biebow
Publisher: Clarion Books
Total Pages: 45
Release: 2019
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 132886684X

Celebrating 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

Kids Inventing!

Kids Inventing!
Author: Susan Casey
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 4
Release: 2010-12-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1118040201

Have 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.

Fun Food Inventions

Fun Food Inventions
Author: Nadia Higgins
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1541506677

Do 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

The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle
Author: Anne Renaud
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2019-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 152530383X

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!

Have You Thanked an Inventor Today?

Have You Thanked an Inventor Today?
Author: Patrice McLaurin
Publisher: Digital Arts, Incorporated
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2016-05-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780997315202

Have 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!

Oh, the Things They Invented!
Author: Bonnie Worth
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2019-12-10
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 059312670X

From 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!