Introduces basic concepts of weather, discussing such topics as atmospheric pressure, clouds, rain, and wind.
Henry Ford (People We Should Know ) (Gente Que Hay Que Conocer )
by Jonatha A Brown
Exploring Sound Turn it Up; Turn it Down Volume
by Louise Spilsbury and Richard Spilsbury
My Science Investigations Experiments with Plants
by Christine Taylor-Butler
A biography of the man who invented the phonograph, the electric light bulb, and the motion picture and patented 1,093 inventions.
Acupuncture, gun powder and the secrets to spinning silk are innovations that we have come to associate with China. But did you know that the Chinese also invented the umbrella? And toilet paper, initially made from rice straw clumped together, was first used in China! Through the ages, the Chinese have used the resources available to them to improve their lives. Their development of the compass and the paddleboat helped facilitate the often difficult tasks of travel and trade, and many foods a...
Boy Who Invented the Popsicle: The Cool Science Behind Frank Epperson's Famous Frozen Treat
by Anne Renaud
A lively tale of a cool invention. Frank William Epperson is a curious boy who wants to be an inventor when he grows up. Since inventing begins with experimenting, Frank spends a lot of time in his "laboratory" (i.e. his back porch) trying out his ideas, such as building a double-handled handcar that whizzes past the single-handled cars in his neighbourhood. What Frank loves most, though, is experimenting with liquids. When he invents his own yummy flavoured soda water drink, his friends love i...
This series highlights some of the latest technological advances that are changing the way people interact with the world. Each book explores the discoveries the technology was based on, the challenges scientists currently face, and the breakthroughs each technology could lead to in the future.
True Colors! the Story of Crayola (History of Fun Stuff)
by Jesse Burton
Discover the inspiring story of Augustus Jackson, an African American entrepreneur who is known as "the father of ice cream," in this beautifully illustrated picture-book biography. Augustus Jackson was born in 1808 in Philadelphia. While most African Americans were enslaved at that time, in Pennsylvania, slavery was against the law. But while Augustus and his family were free, they were poor, and they depended on their garden and their chickens for food. Augustus enjoyed helping his mom prepar...
Inventions and Discovery Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and the Personal Computer
by D.B. Lemke
Magic Up Your Sleeve: Amazing Illusions, Tricks, and Science Facts
by Helaine Becker
Science on the Loose: Amazing Insect Science and Bug Facts You'll Never Believe
by Helaine Becker
