Overview
Why do people invent? How do inventors know something will work? Can children invent? Featuring the popular Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) format often used on the Internet, along with ingenious activities and fascinating facts, this book answers young readers' questions and provides all the inspiration they'll need to come up with some bright ideas of their own!
Synopsis
This book in the FAQ series answers kids’ questions about inventors and inventions.
Debra Briatico - Children's Literature
How do inventors invent? Who invented the television? Why was the sandwich invented? Can you really invent foods? Are new materials still being invented? With more than fifty "frequently asked questions," this resource provides a wealth of information about the history of inventions, as well as the processes involved in inventing new things. The author discusses many popular inventions such as pencils, books, sneakers, light bulbs, chewing gum, ice cream cones, airplanes, eyeglasses, and the Internet; included are interesting facts about who invented them, and where, when and why they were invented. In addition to fascinating stories and humorous four-color illustrations, this fun resource also contains more than a dozen "byte" sidebars, a few hands-on activities, a time line, and an index. Young readers will enjoy the colorful, eye-catching layout of the book, and aspiring inventors will find plenty of inspiration for creating their own inventions. This is a great book for kids of all ages. 2003, Kids Can Press,
Editorials
Quill and Quire
Inventions is sure to inspire kids to turn an inventor’s X-ray vision on their world.Children's Literature
How do inventors invent? Who invented the television? Why was the sandwich invented? Can you really invent foods? Are new materials still being invented? With more than fifty "frequently asked questions," this resource provides a wealth of information about the history of inventions, as well as the processes involved in inventing new things. The author discusses many popular inventions such as pencils, books, sneakers, light bulbs, chewing gum, ice cream cones, airplanes, eyeglasses, and the Internet; included are interesting facts about who invented them, and where, when and why they were invented. In addition to fascinating stories and humorous four-color illustrations, this fun resource also contains more than a dozen "byte" sidebars, a few hands-on activities, a time line, and an index. Young readers will enjoy the colorful, eye-catching layout of the book, and aspiring inventors will find plenty of inspiration for creating their own inventions. This is a great book for kids of all ages. 2003, Kids Can Press,— Debra Briatico