Inventions (FAQ) - Softcover

Wyatt, Valerie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1553374045 ISBN 13: 9781553374046

Publisher: Kids Can Press, 2003

Synopsis

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!

About this title

About the Author:

Valerie Wyatt is an award-winning author more than 14 nonfiction books, many of them about science. She also writes on historical topics and, from time to time, picture books.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 3-5-This colorful, upbeat series entry is better for browsing than for use as a research tool. Divided into easily digestible segments that are presented in a question-and-answer format, the book covers the basics, including what it takes to be an inventor and the stories of some famous and not-so-famous innovators. Well-known contraptions, such as the zipper, Frisbee, and rockets, are introduced on a series of spreads that are divided by subject: "Everyday Inventions," "Wearable Inventions," "Around the House," "Fun and Games," "Edible Inventions," "On the Move," and "Medical Marvels." Yellow "Byte" boxes provide additional tidbits of information. Other sections encourage children to try their own hand at inventing with easy-to-replicate activities. A time line of the items covered lists the page on which each one can be found. Bright, comical, computer-created graphics break up the pages. An inviting offering that will be picked up and perused by young readers.
Sandra Welzenbach, Villarreal Elementary School, San Antonio, TX
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Kids Can Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1553374045
• ISBN 13: 9781553374046
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Fernandes Matthew