So You Want to Be an Inventor?

Written by Judith St. George · Illustrated by David Small

Discover the inventors behind the innovations that changed the world. Will you be inspired to create the next big thing?

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56 pages· 2,040 words· Est. 17 min read· 910L

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Explore the fascinating stories of inventors who revolutionized our world with their creations. From the famous Thomas Edison to the surprising Hedy Lamarr, uncover the minds behind lightbulbs, Velcro, and more. Whether you're a dreamer or a daredevil, this journey through history might just spark your own groundbreaking idea. What will you invent next?

From the publisher

St. George and Small, the Caldecott Medal-winning team who created “So You Want to Be President?,” are back with another spirited and witty look at history-this time focusing on the inventors and inventions who have given us lightbulbs, automobiles, and all the other things that keep the world humming. “So You Want to Be an Inventor?” features some of the world’s best-known inventors-Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin, Eli Whitney-as well as lesser-known geniuses like Georges de Mestral (inventor of Velcro), Wilhelm Roentgen (inventor of X rays), and Hedy Lamarr (inventor of a system that became the basis for satellite communication-who knew?). Whether you’re a dreamer or a loner, a copycat or a daredevil, this book might just inspire readers to invent something that could change the world!

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