Our guardians

This book brings together the stories of 12 people whose perseverance and determination led to contributions that improved the lives of the people around them. Did you know that Penicillin was discovered by accident and the invention of the stethoscope was inspired by a children's game? Step into George Hale's observatory. Read about how Katherine Johnson stood out despite racial discrimination…

Girls think of everything

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780618195633

Collation

110 p. ; ill. ; 23 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

609 THI g

3 minute facts: awesome inventions

Edition

Ed. 1

ISBN/ISSN

9789672341147

Collation

125 p. ; ill. ; 20 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

600 FUJ t

The Atlas obscura : explorer's guide to inventing the world

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

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…

Inventions in 30 seconds

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.

Now and then

Do you know the different thing now and the past?

Inventions: from pre-historic to present day

Edition

Ed. 1

ISBN/ISSN

9789390213573

Collation

192 p. ; ill. ; 26 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

609 WIL i

1001 Inventions and Awesome Facts from Muslim Civilization (National Geograph…

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.

Technology and inventions

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.'