Books in Inventions That Shaped the World series

This series looks at how amazing inventions changed the world. Each book examines the story of how an invaluable invention came to fruition and the work of the inventors who brought them to life. Readers will enjoy learning about each inventor’s life story, from their early life and background to their work creating machines and vehicles that would change the way that people live forever. The series considers the historical period in which each invention was created and the magnitude of the invention in the context of the times. The series also explains how these inventions have impacted the world today and how the technology we currently use has its roots in the great inventions discussed in each book.•A timeline illustrates the history of the invention from concept to finished machine•In-depth information on each invention makes this an excellent supplement for teaching STEM •Further reading suggestions encourage supplemental exploration of the topic• Supports the Next Generation Science Standards by examining the connections between scientific domains and their larger historical and world context

Henry Ford changed the way products were made using his breakthrough idea of utilizing the assembly line. Readers will love learning about the life of this amazing inventor who made cars available to Americans everywhere. This book covers Ford’s early life and work as an engineer. It also highlights Ford’s many experiments and inventions, emphasizing the Model T and how the assembly line worked. This book is a great addition to STEM and history curricula, as it covers both subjects through an exciting biographical scope. Readers will connect to Ford’s life story through authentic photographs, engaging text, and an accessible timeline.

Gunpowder is a discovery that has impacted our world unlike any other. This book takes a close look at gunpowder's power in aiding cultures and societies to grow and industrialize while at the same time exploring its destructive forces that fueled a new military age. Through history and science, Gunpowder explores the evolution and cultural impact of this contradictory force and its impact upon life.

Where would we be without planes, trains, and automobiles? This book explores the importance of the railway system as it impacted life from the Industrial Revolution with steam driven engines to today's futuristic maglev. An exploration of history and technology examines culture's dependence on one of the world's most solution oriented contribution.

- A comprehensive series that has multidisciplinary appeal.- Provides in-depth information plus 4-color images, timeline, glossary, index, and to find out more section.- Grades 5-8 Social Studies- Time, Continuity, and Change: II- Identify and use key concepts such as chronology, causality, change, conflict, and complexity to explain, analyze, and show connections among patterns of historical change and continuity.- Grades 5-8 Science- Science and Technology in Society: V: F-5- Technology influences society through its products and processes.- History and Nature of Science: VII: G-3C- The history of science can show how difficult it was for scientific innovators to break through the accepted ideas of their time to reach the conclusions that we currently take for granted.

What do the airplane, currency, movies, and the telescope have in common? They are all inventions that shaped our world. Imagine what life would be like without them! Without the printing press, we couldn't read a book, a newspaper, or a magazine. From the ancient Sumerian art of printing to offset printing to e-books, trace the evolution of the age-old technology that allows us to share ideas through the printed word.

Inventions That Shaped the World introduces young readers to revolutionary inventions, and emphasizes the impact the inventions had upon life at the time of their creation and beyond. Also explored is the featured invention's cultural significance, as well as the patterns of change that resulted from its origination. Chapters cover topics such as life before the invention, the need for the invention, its development, its influence upon culture, its evolution, and a biography on the inventor. Four-color photos, sidebars, a glossary, a timeline, an index, and a To Find Out More section complement the text. Imagine life without electric light. This comprehensive book explores a time of candles, gaslight, and kerosene lamps up to the time of neon light and fluorescent bulbs. Also explored is how electricity and the light bulb lit the way for change in daily life in an easy-to-read format, enhanced by interesting sidebars and four-color photos.

- A comprehensive series that has multidisciplinary appeal.- Provides in-depth information plus 4-color images, timeline, glossary, index, and to find out more section.- Grades 5-8 Social Studies- Time, Continuity, and Change: II- Identify and use key concepts such as chronology, causality, change, conflict, and complexity to explain, analyze, and show connections among patterns of historical change and continuity.- Grades 5-8 Science- Science and Technology in Society: V: F-5- Technology influences society through its products and processes.- History and Nature of Science: VII: G-3C- The history of science can show how difficult it was for scientific innovators to break through the accepted ideas of their time to reach the conclusions that we currently take for granted.