Inventions category: 208 books

Cover of Simple Machines
by D. J. Ward
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2015

Machines are everywhere! They help make work easier, like when you need to lift something heavy or reach way up high. Some machines are so simple that you might not think of them as machines. There are six simple machines: the lever, the wheel and axle, the pulley, the ramp, the wedge, and...
Cover of Thomas Edison and His Bright Idea
by Patricia Brennan Demuth
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2016

This nonfiction reader shines a light on Thomas Edison and his greatest invention—the lightbulb! As a curious child who was always asking questions, it's no wonder Thomas Edison grew up to become a famous, prolific inventor. This easy-to-read nonfiction story follows Edison from his time...
Cover of Fantastic Failures

Fantastic Failures

True Stories of People Who Changed the World by Falling Down First

by Luke Reynolds
Language: English
Release Date: September 11, 2018

Even the most well-known people have struggled to succeed! Find out what they learned and how they turned their failures into triumphs with this engaging and youthful guide on how to succeed long term. There is a lot of pressure in today’s society to succeed, but failing is a part of learning...
Cover of YouTube Founders Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim
by Patricia Wooster
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2018

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Have you ever watched a home video that went viral on the Internet? Then you've probably heard of the company YouTube. YouTube was created by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and...
Cover of Inventor, Engineer, and Physicist Nikola Tesla
by Katie Marsico
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017

Have you ever tried to invent something? As a child, Nikola Tesla saw a picture of a waterfall and imagined an invention that would turn the water's energy into electricity. Later, he invented the water wheel, which turned water power into usable energy. As a young adult, Tesla spent his spare time...
Cover of The History of Robots and Robotics
by Margaux Baum, Jeri Freedman
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2017

Once the subject of speculative fiction, robots are now reality in many spheres of life, including business, law enforcement, the military, the sciences, entertainment, and even in our homes. They will play bigger roles in the near and distant future. This book traces the development of robots from...
Cover of Building a Career in Robotics
by Margaux Baum, Simone Payment
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2017

The interdisciplinary field of robotics offers its practitioners many practical applications and makes it an exciting, dynamic, and cutting-edge pursuit, especially for young people embarking on their careers. This updated volume discusses the latest advances readers will need to be aware of in preparation...
Cover of Becoming a Member of a Robotics Club
by Margaux Baum, Therese M. Shea
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2017

Robots are destined to be a major part of human society and will transform education, business, and everyday life. Learning how to build robots is a popular pastime that brings to bear many different skills. This book introduces readers to robotics clubs and instructs them on how to join one of the...
Cover of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence

Clever Computers and Smart Machines

by Joe Greek
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2017

For ages, the idea of machines that think and act on their own has gripped scientists, thinkers, and the general public. This book explores the history of artificial intelligence (A.I.), and how science fiction is quickly becoming science fact. It examines the technologies involved in A.I. and its...
Cover of Maria Beasley and Life Rafts
by Ellen Labrecque
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009

The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Maria Beasley and Life Rafts examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to ship safety. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions...
Cover of Yvonne Brill and Satellite Propulsion
by Ellen Labrecque
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009

The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Yvonne Brill and Satellite Propulsion examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to rocket science. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper...
Cover of Who Invented the Television?

Who Invented the Television?

Sarnoff vs. Farnsworth

by Karen Latchana Kenney
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2018

It's something many people use every day, but do you know who invented the television? David Sarnoff, the powerful radio executive, is often thought of as the Father of Television. But the story might not be so straightforward. What if a simple farm boy, Philo T. Farnsworth, deserves the credit? Follow...
Cover of Mary anderson and Windshield Wipers
by Ellen Labrecque
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009

The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Mary Anderson and Windshield Wipers examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to automotive technology. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking...
Cover of Ada Lovelace and Computer Algorithms
by Ellen Labrecque
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009

The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Ada Lovelace and Computer Algorithms examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to computer science. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper...
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