Books in Inventors series

This book encourages budding inventors to think big and have fun with their imaginations! Be inspired by drawings of a scarf helicopter, a family scooter, and a pollution-repelling jacket! Check out toothbrush maracas, square peas, and nose scratchers! What will YOU invent? This step by step guide will talk Little Inventors through the process of coming up with new ideas, including problem solving, ways to make objects better, and thinking about the ways people use things. They’ll complete activities and learn some cool facts about the history of inventions, science, tech, art and design along the way.

This informative series introduces readers to the world's greatest inventors. Full of amusing anecdotes and inspirational ideas, these books bring the people who shaped history to life.-- Presented in a cultural and historical context-- Historical and current photos provide contrast and eye-catching interest-- Timeline, glossary, fun facts, and index enhance the text and capture interest

Icy cold air conditioning is very common in many people's lives. But there was a time when this popular luxury did not exist. People had to think of other ways to keep cool on hot, humid days. It was also too hot in factories and hospitals, theaters and cars. Willis Carrier changed all that! Authors Alison and Stephen Eldridge explore how his love of science and fixing things led to a lifetime of adventure, research, and the discovery of air conditioning!

Icy cold air conditioning is very common in many people's lives. But there was a time when this popular luxury did not exist. People had to think of other ways to keep cool on hot, humid days. It was also too hot in factories and hospitals, theaters and cars. Willis Carrier changed all that! Authors Alison and Stephen Eldridge explore how his love of science and fixing things led to a lifetime of adventure, research, and the discovery of air conditioning!