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1-24 of 146 results for "invention"
Written by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld
As they fix up their new house, Herbie and his sister discover how many things that we use every day were designed by black inventors. Individual biographies accompany each invention.
3rd - 7th
Written by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer
A boy in a drought-ravaged village in Africa wonders how things work. Teaching himself English from...
1st - 5th
Written by John Coy
What can you do with a bunch of rowdy college boys in the winter when it’s cold outside? John...
2nd - 6th
Written by Candace Fleming
While on a fishing trip, Papa gets the idea to invent an underwater vessel. As he works on his...
K - 3rd
Written by Chris Barton
As a young boy, Lonnie was always building things, from bamboo shooters to rockets—he even built...
2nd - 5th
Written by Brian Selznick
Hugo, an orphan, thief, and clock keeper, lives alone in the walls of a Paris train station. When...
4th - 8th
Written by Kathleen Krull
A picture biography of Philo Farnsworth, the boy genius who invented television. Building on his...
1st - 4th
Written by Alice and Martin Provensen
This charmingly illustrated book tells the story of Louis Bleriot as he plans and embarks on the historic first ever flight across the English Channel.
K - 3rd
Written by Andy Griffiths and Jill Griffiths
Together Andy, Terry and Jill (and Silky!) have lots of fun and crazy adventures in the coolest...
1st - 5th
Written by Worth and Bonnie
The Cat in the Hat goes back in time to meet with the masterminds of more than a dozen inventions...
K - 3rd
Written by Jennifer Fandel
Learn all about how Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone and changed communication.
3rd - 7th
Written by Catherine Thimmesh
Check out some of the coolest inventions created by women and girls and see what inspired their strokes of genius.
5th - 7th
Written by Laurence Anholt
Zoro is the apprentice of famous 17th century inventor Leonardo DaVinci and dreams of flight. Lucky for him, DaVinci has his own experiments to run.
1st - 4th
Written by Davidson and Margaret
An interesting and thoughtworthy story about the invention of of the braille writing system and the man behind it.
2nd - 5th
Written by Simon Basher and Dan Green
Discover the secrets behind the computer technology that dominates our modern world, from the machines that power our homes to the gizmos in our pockets.
4th - 7th
Written by Tom Tucker
Every year thousands of patents are filed in the United States, some of them by kids. Learn all about twenty of these inventor whiz kids and their ideas.
6th - 8th
Written by Ruth Kassinger
With this collection of exciting projects, learn all about the problem-solving skills and tools you...
3rd - 7th
Written by Don L. Wulffson
What's the story behind some of your favorite inventions? From sundaes to Mickey Mouse, learn the true story behind some of your favorite creations.
3rd - 7th
Written by Kathleen Krull
Leonardo DaVinci was a genius of epic proportions and his notebooks prove that his thinking stood at the edge of the modern world. Explore the story of Leonardo the scientist and artist.
3rd - 7th
Written by Louise and Richard Spilsbury
Learn all about the key people and discoveries behind the invention of the television.
3rd - 5th
Written by Jean Merrill
Set in 1960's Cleveland, Ohio, follow 6th-grader Rufus Mayflower as he and his friends use real-life mathematical problems to help their budding business making toothpaste succeed.
5th - 7th
Written by Gene Barretta
Benjamin Franklin was one of America's most influential figures, and one of its greatest inventors. Learn more about the amazing man behind the lightning rod, bifocals and your own community library.
K - 4th
Written by Marfe Ferguson Delano
Holding 1,093 patented inventions, Thomas Edison was a master inventor. Uncover Edison's legacy with original clippings from his notebooks and photos of the genius at work.
4th - 7th
Written by Candace Fleming
Everyone knows the name Buffalo Bill, but few these days know what he did or, in some cases, didn't...
