This illustrated and STEM-oriented exploration of the planet’s 50 most interesting inventions and scientific discoveries sends middle-grade readers on an unforgettable trip around the planet and across time. Each spread focuses on a world-changing technology and how it led to or influenced the tech or discovery on the next page. Starting with the very first invention, fire, readers will s…
1, 2, 3, Do the Robot follows Layla, an inventive young girl who stays awake at bedtime because she wants to create something new. Working in her bedroom science lab, she invents a robot and soon creates more robot friends to dance with. When something goes wrong with the third robot, Layla uses her creativity and problem-solving skills to fix it before bedtime. With playful rhyming text and co…
From the first flushing toilet to futuristic robots, Inventions in 30 Seconds explains how key inventions revolutionized the world. Delivered in an energetic, informative style, children will gain a better understanding of how everyday life has been shaped by great inventions. The 30 Seconds series takes readers on a journey of discovery through a wide range of fascinating subjects.
Do you know the different thing now and the past?
Traces centuries of invention and technological innovation in the Muslim world, revealing how Muslim intellectuals built elephant water clocks, drew detailed world maps, and built colossal architectural structures.
In this series you'll discover answers to these questions and many more. Though pictures, articles, and fun facts, you'll learn about the great inventors and inventions that have changed our lives.'