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Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
Totally Amazing Facts About Outrageous Inventions is the perfect treat for kids with an appetite for "Did you know...?" More than 100 facts about everything from toothbrushes, airplanes, and flush toilets to animation, ice cream, and crayons are served up in photo-packed design sure to engage reluctant readers.
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
"In a unique Q&A format, proficient readers are quizzed about inventions and their inventors to see if they can separate facts from 'lies.' The book’s mascot--the Truth Sleuth--guides readers through this funny and fact-packed book, which features photos and illustrations of a wide variety of inventions--from the printing press to velcro to a light-up soccer ball"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2011]
Description
This book includes never-before-seen activities. More than 30 new inventions are outlined and most projects can be completed in just minutes using common items already found around the house. Each activity begins with a complete list of materials and continues with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions paired with helpful illustrations. 144 pp. 25,000 print.
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
"Prepare to be amazed by the wacky and weird backstories behind the things you use every day! From familiar foods to common clothing items and bizarre beauty regimens to spectacular sports and everything in between, the answers to all of your burning questions - Where did this come from? Who thought of that? Why is this a thing? - are in this book! Jam-packed with colorful photos and awesome facts, you'll wow your friends and leave your parents totally...
Pub. Date
[2009].
Description
"A remarkable compendium of wild schemes, mad plans, crazy inventions, and truly glorious disasters. Every phenomenally bad idea seemed like a good idea to someone. How else can you explain the Ford Edsel or the sword pistol-absolutely absurd creations that should have never made it off the drawing board? It Looked Good on Paper gathers together the most flawed plans, half-baked ideas, and downright ridiculous machines throughout history that some...