Amazing Inventions
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2019

Amazing Inventions

By James Olstein

Part of the Odd Science series

Discover bizarre inventions from history and the future, from kite-built pyramids to self-cleaning clothes.

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80 pages
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Dive into a world of quirky inventions where ancient kites might have built pyramids, robots struggle with karate, and clothes clean themselves in sunlight. Explore fascinating creations like spider silk sneakers and glow-in-the-dark cats. This collection unveils inventions born from nature, accidents, and pure imagination, sparking curiosity about what the future holds. Perfect for young minds eager to laugh, learn, and marvel at the wonders of innovation.

From the publisher

Did you know that the ancient Egyptians may have used kites to help build their pyramids? That robots have a hard time learning karate? Covering everything from sneakers made of spider silk to glow-in-the dark cats, this amazing collection introduces kids to inventions made from the natural world, inventions created by accident, green inventions, and just-plain-strange inventions. Plus, it offers cool ideas on what the future may hold.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
80
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about inventionsBooks about engineeringBooks about historyBooks about discoveriesBooks about science
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Book details

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Published
October 1, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781454937586

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