"Supersmart machines and wacky gadgets you never knew you wanted!"--Cover.

Explores thirteen inventions and six mysteries, as well as what the future might hold.

From the ranging curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci to the dedication and sacrifice of Marie Curie, Inventors Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the brilliant people who taught us the meaning of perseverance and innovation. Simple text and illustrations tell the contributions of nine renowned inventors from around the world.

A fun narrative non-fiction about the scientist, Harry Coover, who accidentally invented super glue!

A funky and fascinating collection of ideas, patents, and plans. Some are revolutionary, others comical, others simply impossible, but each testifies to the extraordinary imaginations of their inventors.

Learn about the history and inventions of the ancient Mayas as well as hands-on building projects with step-by-step instructions to make a loom and cloth, a Maya child's toy, and a musical gord.

"Learn All About Inventions! From quills to computers, light bulbs and airplanes and more, Little Genius Inventions is the perfect first inventions book for little learners with big imaginations. Each spread features amazing inventions, such as books, computers, DaVinci’s helicopter, toothbrushes, and more. Also covered are inventions that didn’t work out (car boats and flying submarines), Rube Goldberg machines, inventions that were mistakes...

How do you sum up the world's most amazing inventions in just 100 words? This book takes on the challenge! From helicopters to fireworks, each of the carefully chosen 100 entries has its own 100-word long description and quirky illustration, providing an introduction to inspiring inventions from history to the modern day -- adapted from back cover. Looks at 100 inventions from throughout history.

Discover the mind-blowing high-tech inventions of the future! Incredible images reveal the secret inner workings of everything from drones and supercomputers to underwater hotels and flying cars. How Super Cool Tech Works explains how incredible technologies will shape the world of tomorrow. Explore robotics, space rockets, artificial intelligence, and even game consoles in this cutting-edge non-fiction science book for kids aged 9 and over. Also...