Inventions

Learn about the life of Thomas Edison in this early reader biography.Most people today know Thomas Edison as the inventor of the light bulb-except, he isn't! In Edison's time, other inventors were working on the light bulb, but no one could figure out...

All aboard for a journey through time and across continents!Jam-packed with fascinating facts and bright illustrations, this is the captivating story of how trains have transformed our world.This book showcases the railway's incredible engineering...

Do you ever wonder where the stuff around you all came from? No, not from eBay. I mean, who had the amazing idea of making a mobile phone or the annoying idea of building a school? For example, did you know that Velcro was invented by a dog and WiFi by a...

WITH A FOREWORD BY SIR RANULPH FIENNES _______________ CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF THE FIRST SUCCESSFUL EVEREST ASCENT 1953-2023 _______________ This beautifully illustrated book tells the incredible story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, the...

Do you ever wonder where the stuff around you all came from? No, not from the shops. I mean, who had the amazing idea of making video games or the annoying idea of building a school?In the latest laugh-out-loud book from the record-breaking and extremely...

Ideal for readers of 6+ with an interest in design and construction [...] From treehouses to skyscrapers, timber to future tech, Clarke's well-judged text is heightened by Sae-Heng's bright, flat images. - The Guardian Get...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781957515243Author RiddlelandFormat PaperbackPage Count 134Imprint Bcbm HoldingsPublisher Bcbm HoldingsWeight(grams) 327gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 7mm

From the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Hedy Lamarr, the actress and inventor whose curiosity broke boundaries. Young Hedy Lamarr was fascinated with machines. She love to sit with her father and hear all...

Which genius ideas and inventions began with the Anglo-Saxons? What did they develop that we use to this day? Find out how the Anglo-Saxons farmed their land, built their houses and organised their society. Discover their brilliant developments in...

A visual history of the inventions, discoveries and technology that have shaped our world. In his signature playful style, Peter Goes brings together breakthroughs in science, IT, entertainment, medicine and everyday life. He shows us the earliest...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Cook Prize 2017 and IRA CBC Children's Choice.Book InformationISBN 9781580892971Author Chris BartonFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Charlesbridge...

Prepare to set off on a grand voyage of discovery. You might want to take a map . . . But this is no ordinary atlas. The 'maps' in Discovery Atlas are fabulous, imaginative scenes, packed with incredible...

Leonardo da Vinci was a gifted painter, talented musician, and dedicated scientist and inventor, designing flying machines, submarines, and even helicopters. Yet he had a hard time finishing things, a problem anyone can relate to. Only thirteen paintings...

Which genius ideas and inventions began in the Benin Kingdom? What did the people of the Benin Kingdom develop that we use to this day? Find out how a collection of separate villages and communities grew into a strong, united kingdom and developed a...

Which genius ideas and inventions began with the Maya? What did they develop that we use to this day? In this book, aimed at readers aged nine and over, find out how the Maya built their cities to suit the landscape and population, traded their...

Discover the stories of 20 extraordinary inventors, who are changing our future for the better.Learn about 20 inspiring inventors and innovators from 20 different countries, all working to make the world a better place, as well as the amazing people who...

Creativity meets curiosity and critical thinking in Iggy Peck's Big Project Book for Amazing Architects, the new hands-on STEM project book from the #1 New York Times bestselling team behind Iggy Peck, Architect; Rosie Revere, Engineer; and Ada Twist,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781580899475Author Kristen NordstromFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426312588Author National Geographic KidsFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

"We need more beautifully illustrated and involving non-fiction like this. Wade and Castrillon introduce nanoscience with perfect clarity and inviting pictures." - The Sunday Times "Beautiful ... plunges deep into the world of atoms, materials and the...

The first practical-inventions book for children by YouTuber Colin Furze. Colin is on a mission to inspire a new generation of budding inventors to be creative and make things! This Book Isn't Safe! contains ten awesome inventions for girls, boys and...

When Nikola Tesla arrived in the United States in 1884, he didn't have much money, but he did have a letter of introduction to renowned inventor Thomas Edison. The working relationship between the two men was short lived, though, and the two...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780448463322Author Patricia Brennan DemuthFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Grosset & Dunlap Inc.,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781648761089Author Dr. Megan Olivia Hall PhD, MEdFormat PaperbackPage Count 92Imprint Callisto KidsPublisher Callisto Media Inc.Weight(grams)...

Meet the masterminds behind the greatest inventions in history with this nonfiction book for kids aged 7 to 9.Step into Leonardo da Vinci's workshop, relax on board Hideo Shima's speedy bullet train, and join movie star Hedy Lamarr to bounce ideas around...

Crazy about Wii, Nintendo, X-Box, and PlayStation? Meet the inventor whose work made them all possible: Ralph Baer, creator of the first home video game system! Today, the video game industry keeps growing, with ever more platforms available to fans...

Discover the amazing inventions throughout history that have shaped the world as we know it.This stunning visual guide explores and explains the greatest inventions, ideas, and discoveries throughout the ages, and introduces their inventors. From fire,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789505283Author Emily HollandFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint ArcturusPublisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd

With Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines, you'll create 13 zany and awesome mechanical contraptions using stuff from around the house.Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines invites you into the wonderful world of crazy contraptions inspired by the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593114605Author Azadeh WestergaardFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Viking Books for Young ReadersPublisher Penguin USAWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm)...

Imagine being able to hear for the first time, or see in full-colour, or take your first steps on Earth. This incredible book celebrates the remarkable achievements made in medical engineering, and offers a glimpse of what the future might hold for...

Let Professor Robert Winston take you on a scientific journey through human history in this fact-packed science book.Delve into the stories of history's most influential scientific experiments, inventions and life-changing discoveries that have impacted...

Follow the fearless highs and dangerous lows of the Wright brothers in their quest to take to the skies in this courageous - and true - story of the pioneers of flight. The Wright brothers dared to dream of being the first men in the world to fly... but...

Which genius ideas and inventions began with the ancient Egyptians? What did they develop that we use to this day? Find out how the ancient Egyptians built their temples and pyramids, irrigated and farmed their land, and took care of their people during...

From nonfiction stars Diane Stanley and Jessie Hartland comes a beautifully illustrated biography of Ada Lovelace, who is known as the first computer programmer. Two hundred years ago, a daughter was born to the famous poet, Lord Byron, and his...

The most complete guide to AI for youngsters, covering everything from Ancient Greece to ChatGPT. In this fun, simple and vibrant non-fiction book, technoscience expert Matthieu Dugal, creator of documentary AI: To be or not to be, shares the epic...

National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children's...

Discover the inventors who changed our world in My First Heroes: Inventors! Push, pull and slide the scenes to find out about Archimedes, Patricia Bath, George Stephenson and Hedy Lamarr, and be inspired by their incredible work.With scenes to explore,...

This sci-fi approach to non-fiction will take readers on an exciting journey into the future, using cutting-edge science from today to imagine the world of tomorrow. From floating cities to colonies on far-off planets, each spread will take the reader...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783899551334Author GestaltenFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint gestaltenPublisher Die Gestalten VerlagWeight(grams) 658gDimensions(mm) 264mm * 208mm * 18mm