Williams, Jake
Summary: The award-winning author and illustrator behind Darwin's Voyage of Discovery and Really Remarkable Reptiles turns his attention to the Renaissance man: Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo da Vinci was a master of art, architecture, engineering, mathematics and more. Discover his relationship with the natural world, his futuristic inventions and the breadth of his artistic skill in this spellbinding...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pavilion Children's Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 LEOSummary: We often think that people from a thousand years ago were living in the Dark Ages. But from the 7th century onward in Muslim civilization there were amazing advances and inventions that still influence our everyday lives. People living in the Muslim world saw what the Egyptians, Chinese, Indians, Greek, and Romans had discovered and spent the next one thousand years adding new developments and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 297.2 ONEDaynes, Katie
Summary: "This excellent addition to the ever popular Questions & Answers series lifts the flap on all kinds of gadgets, systems and ideas. It answers questions such as How does electricity get into our walls? Why do waves go up and down? and Where does money come from? Perfect for every inquisitive child"--Publisher's description.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT STEM DaynesGrandin, Temple
Summary: Explores how to experiment and how to think about science, encouraging readers to create things by using their imaginations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Puffin Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 507.8 GRACopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT STEM GrandinBrennan, Shawn
Summary: "Introduction to inventions people use every day using simple text, illustrations, and photos. Features include puzzles and games, fun facts, a resource list, and an index"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 600 BREBendick, Jeanne.
Summary: Describes the development of the automobile and some of the inventions that have made it a popular mode of transportation.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Millbrook Press 1992
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.2 BENZuchora-Walske, Christine
Summary: Self-driving cars are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of cars from early steam-powered wagons to toady's luxury sedans. The father of Self-Driving Cars, Sebastian Thrun, is featured, and a colorful infographic shows how a Google Car works. Readers will learn about advancements in computer technology that made cars more automated and how car...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.2 ZUCLovett, Amber
Summary: "With LittleBits, you can build your own electronic devices using modules that snap together easily with magnets. With this book, students learn the art of innovation through detailed explanations and hands-on activities built to foster creativity and problem solving. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on maker-related concepts they may already know. Additional tools,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 621 LOVGuglielmo, Amy
Summary: Presents the story of Grandins "squeeze machine," describing her childhood love of building and design, as well as her sensitivities.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2018
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Place a hold to request this item.Williams, Marcia
Summary: Learn about inventors and their amazing inventions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Invent WilliamsRingstad, Arnold.
Summary: This book presents astonishing facts about inventions, from inventions that fasten your clothes to those that store millions of megabytes of data.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Childs World 2013
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J608 RINBender, Lionel.
Summary: Photographs and text explore such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks, telephones, and rocket engines.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1991
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 609 BENCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 609 BENZuchora-Walske, Christine
Summary: Bionic eyes are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of bionic eyes from early attempts to use electricity to aid vision to the development of computer chips that led to eye and brain implants. Mark Humayun and his development of the bionic eye implant is featured, and colorful infographics show eye anatomy and how implants work. See the future...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 660.6 ZUCAnderson, Maxine.
Summary: Hands on activities enhance this introduction to the inventions of Leonardo da Vinci.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nomad Press 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 620 ANDBodden, Valerie
Summary: 3-D Printers are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of printers, from punch cards, dot matrix, ink jet and laser all the way to today's 3-D printing! Charles Hull and his development of 3D layered plastic printing is featured, and a colorful infographic shows how a 3-D printer works. See the benefits of 3-D printing such as custom prosthetics...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 621.9 BODBrewer, Duncan
Summary: Collects one hundred facts about inventions, describing inventors and inventions that have improved aspects of warfare, agriculture, and life for man since the Stone Age. Includes illustrations, cartoons, quizzes, and activities.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mason Crest Publishers 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 600 BRESt. George, Judith
Summary: Presents some of the characteristics of inventors by describing the inventions of people such as Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Eli Whitney.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2002
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J608.7 STGColson, Mary
Summary: "This title teaches readers how to stop dreaming about becoming an inventor--and take steps to make their dreams come true! Helpful tips for finding inspiration, keeping an ideas journal and always thinking about how to improve things will help your reader inventing in no time! An activity at the end of the book encourages readers to invent their own board game and test it out."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Raintree 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 600 COLSchneider, Christa
Summary: Makerspaces are places designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. In Move It! Projects You Can Drive, Fly, and Roll, kids will make a mini helicopter fly from a circuit-controlled helipad, build a motorized LEGO car, and more! Colorful step-by-step photos bring each project to life. Techniques and tips help troubleshoot and use the materials within the makerspace.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 608 SCHCopies Available at Fife Lake
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J STEM Cool SchneiderHuddleston, Emma
Summary: Invites readers to learn about famous inventions--such as phones, computers, and airplanes--through the format of riddle clues and answers. Vibrant photos help illustrate the subject. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, and introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 608 HUDJones, Charlotte Foltz
Summary: "Do you know how many things in your daily life were invented by accident? SANDWICHES came about when an English earl was too busy gambling to eat his meal and needed to keep one hand free. POTATO CHIPS were first cooked by a chef who was furious when a customer complained that his fried potatoes weren't thin enough. Coca-Cola, Silly Putty, and X rays have fascinating stories behind them too!...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Delacorte Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 609 JONJones, Charlotte Foltz.
Summary: Presents the stories behind forty things that were invented or named by accident, including aspirin, X-rays, frisbees, silly putty, and velcro.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday 1991
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Summary: The world is brimming full of incredible inventions - but where did it all begin? How did these incredible inventions come about? Journey back in time, travel across the world and discover incredible inventions from throughout history. Take a ride on the very first wheel, find your way and ensure you'll never get lost again with the compass, let the lights come on with electricity, watch as the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Frances Lincoln Children's Books 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Guaranteed to amaze and educate, the Brainwaves, mischievous pint-sized guides, take readers on a wild ride through a wide range of science topics, from the wisest and wackiest inventions to the adventures of pioneering astronauts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023