Inventors, inventions and experiments Books

Daddy loves using his engineering skills to "help" his family, but his over-the-top contraptions tend to cause more trouble than triumph. From a Derby Car that takes a wild detour into the local lake to a turbocharged vacuum cleaner that leaves everyone...

Every scientist knows that conducting experiments is only half of the process. The other half includes the meticulous process of recording data. The success of an experiment relies in it being repeatable and that means every step must be recorded. This...

Collect and organize experimental data with Miss Tery through this science book for fifth graders. You will be taught how to conduct research by first knowing where to look. Next, you will learn how to organize your data in a way that facilitates...

There are so many terms used in experimentation. It is important that these terms be sufficiently explained so that a child learner may know when and when not to use them. Here, the focus is to appreciate control groups. How are they used and why are...

A thorough understanding of the scientific investigation is perhaps one of the strongest foundations a child can have. This book explains every step of the process, from the creation of hypothesis to drawing a conclusion. To facilitate active learning...

It is important that a child learner understands that not all experiments will yield the results he or she expected. It is important that these unexpected results be welcomed because they will provide valuable lessons that can be used in building...

Cristy's brain is full of ideas. Sometimes she writes her ideas down and gets busy designing, but sometimes she just starts creating!Cristy loves to create, it is her favourite thing to do!Creating inventions for her special dog Charlie keeps her very...

Like many kids his age, my 8-year-old son is fascinated by science. I took him to science 'shows' and lectures for kids on both sides of the Atlantic, and bought him a massive stack of kids' science books. What I noticed is that he was getting lost in...

Mrs. Tinker and Her Super Rocket Powered ReclinerPoor old Mrs. Tinker desperately wants to take part in the local parade, but will she be able to make a suitable float in time? And what will her nosy neighbor...

In this book, we look into some entertaining stories from famous authors (Leo Tolstoy, Jules Verne, Jonathan Swift, etc.) and analyze them from a scientific point of view. Using simple mathematics and physics tools, we will be able to derive new...

This book intends to arouse the reader’s interest in geometry especially teens who see it as a cold abstract area of mathematics. Through simple problems, illustrative examples, and interesting stories, the author uses geometric notions to address...

Would you believe that there is a correct answer to - Why did the Chicken Cross the Road?Would you believe salt and pepper used to be used as money?With Fun Illustrations For Every Story!This book is the perfect gift for kids who love reading...

This workbook, with 30 science experiments and over 50 quiz questions, covers the following topics: The Scientific Process, Properties of Matter, The Human Body, Earth / Moon / Sun, Characteristics of Plants, Energy / Force / Motion, Electricity...

This workbook, with 50 science experiments and 100 quiz questions, covers the following topics: Scientific Investigation, Energy and Matter, Sound, Living Things, The Solar System, Rocks and Minerals, The Food Chain, Ecosystems, Erosion,...

This workbook, with 40 science experiments and 100 quiz questions, covers the following topics: Scientific Investigation, Changes In Matter, Electricity In Matter, Organisms, Light Human Body, Life Cycle and Reproduction, Weather, Earth and How...

Une histoire unique en son genre qui repousse les limites des albums illustrés typiques!Kathi adore bricoler et créer de nouvelles machines, mais que se passe-t-il lorsqu'elle essaie de fabriquer une MACHINE À VOYAGER DANS LE TEMPS? Les choses deviennent...

Why is it important to go back to history instead of just focusing on the present? The reason is because there is so many lessons that you can learn from the past! You have the vantage point of being in the present. You can study how past actions have...

Maya the Engineer is about a young girl exploring different types of engineering each day of the week through activities with friends. Each activity shows Maya that she has the skills necessary to become an engineer when she grows up. The book was...

2023 Chrysalis BREW Project Award - WINNER!2023 BookFest Book Awards Gold Medal WINNER!2023 Gertrude Warner Middle Grade Awards - FINALIST!2023 Readers' Choice Awards - Bronze Medal WINNER!2023 Maincrest Media Book Award - WINNER!2023 American Fiction...

A series of easy experiments intended for students of any age (but the younger the better) that leads to the understanding of everyday phenomena. Children are often motivated to devise their own experiments after getting their curiosity whetted by these...

Atlas Gold has big dreams and isn't afraid to go after them. Despite opposition from the town mayor, who has his own agenda, Atlas charges forward and changes the lives of everyone in his small town for the better. Along with a team of friends and help...

NEW PRINT WITH PROFESSIONAL TYPE-SET IN CONTRAST TO SCANNED PRINTS OFFERED BY OTHERSBright Ideas: A Record Of Invention And MisinventionThis book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original...

Join Rockie, a resistor with artistic dreams, and his lively electronic friends in a heart-warming tale of friendship, perseverance, and fulfilling dreams inside a computer.In Rockie's Dream by Max Morgan, Rockie, a small resistor yearns to be an artist...

"History's Greatest Feats: Human Achievements Across Time" is an exciting journey through some of the most remarkable accomplishments in human history. From building the ancient Pyramids to stepping foot on the moon, each chapter brings to life an...

Embark on an extraordinary journey through Amazing Facts to Blow Your Mind!This captivating book is filled with mind-blowing science facts, history, pop culture, and everything in between, making it perfect for curious and inquisitive minds of all ages...

¡Descubre un montón de hechos divertidos y educativos para niños en este fantástico libro! Si alguna vez te has preguntado por qué el cielo es azul, de qué están hechas las nubes o por qué las serpientes duermen con los ojos abiertos, este es tu libro...

Exciting Activities for Young Scientists and Engineers。Spark your curiosity with these fun Engineering projects to learn early concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.Watch your child's eyes light up as they get excited about...

Do you have a boy or girl aged 2-5, who's obsessed with all things diggers & all things construction?Then come along with Doug the Digger on his adventure through the first day of construction school! There are holes that Doug finds himself in along...

When Ralph's and Luna's science fair project doesn't work, they travel back in a time machine to see how inventors from the past have dealt with failure. After meeting Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, John Lambert, Marie Van Brittan Brown, they're inspired to...

The first prosthetic devices consisted of wooden legs and hooks for hands. Today, many prostheses and bionics can do everything a natural limb can do--and more! Learn about inventions from the past that have been used to rebuild the body and modern-day...

When it comes to mapping the Milky Way, scientists know one thing for sure. They know that there is still a lot that they do not know! Discover how they study the Milky Way, and learn about the galaxy that we call home. Created in collaboration with the...

Believe it or not, water can be used to power boat and train engines. In fact, water in the form of steam changed the manufacturing and transportation industries thanks to steam power pioneers like Denis Papin, Thomas Newcomen, James Watt, and Richard...

Over the years, people have looked for ways to improve our imperfect sight. This has led us to the world of optics, which is the study of light and how it travels. What are some of these innovations that have changed how we see the world, and how do they...

Land has many different characteristics. It can be hilly, rocky, grassy, narrow, and dry. Or, it can be flat, smooth, sandy, wide, and wet! This book introduces students to the concept of landforms. With images that are easy to identify and clear, simple...

This nonfiction science reader will help fifth grade students gain science content knowledge while building their reading comprehension and literacy skills. This purposefully leveled text features hands-on, challenging science experiments and full-color...

This high-interest informational text will help students gain science content knowledge while building their literacy skills and nonfiction reading comprehension. This appropriately leveled nonfiction science reader features hands-on, simple science...

Learn how to think like a scientist! This book introduces students to the concepts of sorting and categorization. With images that are easy to identify and clear, simple sentence structures, this science reader simplifies scientific concepts for young...

This book introduces students to bodies of water. Students will learn about the different bodies of water that are found on Earth. With images that are easy to identify and clear, simple sentence structures, this science reader simplifies scientific...

My mom says I'm too smart for my own good. We are sure going to find out!  Stanley, my little bro, wants to build a robot. Suddenly, I'm his robotics engineer.  My buddy Miguel is all aboard the let's-build-a-robot train too. He...

Teach children about the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) approach with this fun and educational multicultural book. This book takes readers through the STEM process with six steps starting with ask, imagine, plan, create, test, and...

Enjoy the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) as you solve puzzles, color, and do word searches while learning about great black women in STEM. Meet inventors, astronauts, scientists, and other historical women who have...

What's a Chocolate Stash Thrasher? What's a Gummy Picker? Why they're silly trucks, of course! What's a Skid Steer? An Impact Hammer? A Striper? They're trucks too, but real ones that do extraordinary work. Children will giggle and use their...

On May 24, 1830, the first train service in the United States commenced in Baltimore, Maryland. Lucius Stockton's horses pulled these train carriages, but Peter Cooper believed he could invent a steam locomotive that could go faster than a horse.On...

Life, The Universe And Elon is inspied by world-renowned scientists, engineers, and astronauts from the past and present. The story is fast-paced, exciting, and filled with wonderful descriptions of outer space and the beautiful sights you see when...

"The 3D Printing Adventure" is an exciting children's book that takes young readers on a journey of creativity and innovation. Through colorful illustrations and engaging storytelling, the book introduces the concept of 3D printing in a fun and...

What happens when Miranda's mind starts to wander?She doodles in her sketchbook.She loses track of time.She forgets to eat.Her teachers snap at her to "PAY ATTENTION!"Miranda is a little girl who has big ideas and loves to draw. Like many inventive...