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The Flying Machine Book: Build and Launch 35 Rockets, Gliders, Helicopters, Boomerangs, and More

Written by Bobby Mercer and Illustrated by Scott Rattray

Build and fly 35 amazing machines with nothing but recycled materials. From gliders to helicopters...

4th - 6th

Space Exploration: Science, Technology, Engineering

Written by Will Mara

Find out all about the history of space exploration and the unique skills you need to begin your own...

5th - 8th

Build a Better Mousetrap: Make Classic Inventions, Discover Your Problem Solving Genius, and Take the Inventor's Challenge

Written by Ruth Kassinger and Illustrated by Jeff Cline

With this collection of exciting projects, learn all about the problem-solving skills and tools you need to creat your own fabulous inventions and discover incredible things about the tools and technology around you.

3rd - 7th

Brainstorm!: The Stories of Twenty American Kid Inventors

Written by Tom Tucker and Illustrated by Richard Loehle

Of the thousands of inventions filed each year since 1790 with the United States Patent Office, some...

6th - 8th

How to Code in 10 Easy Lessons: Learn how to design and code your very own computer game (Super Skills)

Written by Sean McManus and Illustrated by Venetia Dean

Author Sean McManus breaks the daunting subject of computer coding into 10 easy-to-follow lessons to...

3rd - 6th

Weird But True! 3: 300 Outrageous Facts

Written and Illustrated by National Geographic Kids

From National Geographic Kids, learn all kinds of crazy wacky facts about everything from animals to...

3rd - 7th

Technology: A Byte-Sized World! (Basher Science)

Written by Simon Basher and Dan Green and Illustrated by Simon Basher

Discover the secrets behind the computer technology that dominates our modern world, from the...

4th - 7th

The 12 Biggest Breakthroughs In Computer Technology

Written by Marne Ventura

Computer technology is everywhere in the modern age. Explore 12 of the most influential turning...

3rd - 5th

Louis Braille: The Boy Who Invented Books For The Blind

Written by Davidson and Margaret and Illustrated by Janet Compere

An interesting and thoughtworthy story about the invention of of the braille writing system and the...

2nd - 5th

Girls Think Of Everything: Stories Of Ingenious Inventions By Women

Written by Catherine Thimmesh and Illustrated by Melissa Sweet

Check out some of the coolest inventions created by women and girls and see what inspired their...

5th - 7th

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