Author: Anne Renaud
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 152530383X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A lively tale of a cool invention. Frank William Epperson is a curious boy who loves inventing. And since inventing begins with experimenting, he spends a lot of time in his “laboratory” (i.e., his back porch) trying out his ideas. When he invents a yummy flavored soda water drink, his friends love it! And this gets him thinking: “I wonder what this drink would taste like frozen?” Though he doesn’t yet know it, Frank’s curiosity will lead to his best invention ever: the Popsicle! This delicious story includes hands-on experiments and is sure to whet the appetites of budding inventors everywhere!
The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle
Author: Anne Renaud
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 152530383X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A lively tale of a cool invention. Frank William Epperson is a curious boy who loves inventing. And since inventing begins with experimenting, he spends a lot of time in his “laboratory” (i.e., his back porch) trying out his ideas. When he invents a yummy flavored soda water drink, his friends love it! And this gets him thinking: “I wonder what this drink would taste like frozen?” Though he doesn’t yet know it, Frank’s curiosity will lead to his best invention ever: the Popsicle! This delicious story includes hands-on experiments and is sure to whet the appetites of budding inventors everywhere!
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 152530383X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A lively tale of a cool invention. Frank William Epperson is a curious boy who loves inventing. And since inventing begins with experimenting, he spends a lot of time in his “laboratory” (i.e., his back porch) trying out his ideas. When he invents a yummy flavored soda water drink, his friends love it! And this gets him thinking: “I wonder what this drink would taste like frozen?” Though he doesn’t yet know it, Frank’s curiosity will lead to his best invention ever: the Popsicle! This delicious story includes hands-on experiments and is sure to whet the appetites of budding inventors everywhere!
The Kid who Invented the Popsicle
Author: Don L. Wulffson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780329614935
Category : Inventions
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Brief factual stories about how various familiar things were invented, many by accident, from animal crackers to the zipper. An alphabetically arranged presentation of the stories behind such inventions as animal crackers and zippers. "This collection includes 114 inventions and the amusing, sometimes amazing stories behind them. Arranged alphabetically from 'animal crackers' to 'zipper, ' the inventions range from ancient times (dice have been around for 40,000 years) to recent discoveries such as bar code scanners and Gatorade."
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780329614935
Category : Inventions
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Brief factual stories about how various familiar things were invented, many by accident, from animal crackers to the zipper. An alphabetically arranged presentation of the stories behind such inventions as animal crackers and zippers. "This collection includes 114 inventions and the amusing, sometimes amazing stories behind them. Arranged alphabetically from 'animal crackers' to 'zipper, ' the inventions range from ancient times (dice have been around for 40,000 years) to recent discoveries such as bar code scanners and Gatorade."
Ice Boy
Author: David Ezra Stein
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763682039
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Tired of helping others cool their drinks, Ice Boy proceeds to sneak out of the freezer and heads to the beach, where his edges begin to blur.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763682039
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Tired of helping others cool their drinks, Ice Boy proceeds to sneak out of the freezer and heads to the beach, where his edges begin to blur.
Inventors Who Changed the World
Author: Heidi Poelman
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1641707585
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
From the ranging curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci to the dedication and sacrifice of Marie Curie, Inventors Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the brilliant people who taught us the meaning of perseverance and innovation. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of nine renowned inventors from around the world: Cai Lun, Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, Orville and Wilbur Wright, Grace Hopper, Johannes Gutenberg, and Louis Pasteur. Inspire your own little inventor with the words of these inventive heroes who changed the world.
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1641707585
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
From the ranging curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci to the dedication and sacrifice of Marie Curie, Inventors Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the brilliant people who taught us the meaning of perseverance and innovation. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of nine renowned inventors from around the world: Cai Lun, Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, Orville and Wilbur Wright, Grace Hopper, Johannes Gutenberg, and Louis Pasteur. Inspire your own little inventor with the words of these inventive heroes who changed the world.
Flip! How the Frisbee Took Flight
Author: Margaret Muirhead
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN: 1580898807
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
This charming picture book biography about the inventor of the Frisbee follows the twists and turns of innovation and highlights the persistence it takes to succeed. Fred Morrison is credited with inventing this classic toy, but for centuries folks have been flipping for flying discs. Ancient Greeks flicked discs, and beginning in the 1920s, college kids at Yale University were tossing pie tins. Fred's invention quest began in 1932 after tossing a tin popcorn lid around the backyard. For more than twenty years, Fred and his wife, Lu, tried and failed to perfect a flying-disc concept. Eventually they created what we know today as the Frisbee. Fun and fact-filled, this Frisbee origin story is sure to delight sports and STEM fans alike.
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN: 1580898807
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
This charming picture book biography about the inventor of the Frisbee follows the twists and turns of innovation and highlights the persistence it takes to succeed. Fred Morrison is credited with inventing this classic toy, but for centuries folks have been flipping for flying discs. Ancient Greeks flicked discs, and beginning in the 1920s, college kids at Yale University were tossing pie tins. Fred's invention quest began in 1932 after tossing a tin popcorn lid around the backyard. For more than twenty years, Fred and his wife, Lu, tried and failed to perfect a flying-disc concept. Eventually they created what we know today as the Frisbee. Fun and fact-filled, this Frisbee origin story is sure to delight sports and STEM fans alike.
Sweet Dreams, Sarah
Author: Vivian Kirkfield
Publisher:
ISBN: 1939547318
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
Describes the life of Sarah Goode, who was born a slave and grew up to invent a space-saving foldable bed and became the first African American woman to obtain a patent in the United States.
Publisher:
ISBN: 1939547318
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
Describes the life of Sarah Goode, who was born a slave and grew up to invent a space-saving foldable bed and became the first African American woman to obtain a patent in the United States.
Our Little Inventor
Author: Sher Rill Ng
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1760871087
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
'It's done!' said Nell. 'My invention is finished! I must show it to the people in the Big City as soon as I can.' Far from Nell's home in the countryside, the Big City is growing more polluted every day - and Nell has a brilliant mind and an ingenious invention. She sets off on the long journey, only to find that the problem is far worse than she'd imagined. But Nell is determined to succeed. A beautifully illustrated picture book about a small girl with a big dream to make the world a better.
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1760871087
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
'It's done!' said Nell. 'My invention is finished! I must show it to the people in the Big City as soon as I can.' Far from Nell's home in the countryside, the Big City is growing more polluted every day - and Nell has a brilliant mind and an ingenious invention. She sets off on the long journey, only to find that the problem is far worse than she'd imagined. But Nell is determined to succeed. A beautifully illustrated picture book about a small girl with a big dream to make the world a better.
Up and Away!
Author: Jason Henry
Publisher: Union Square Kids
ISBN: 9781454923602
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
More than a century before the Wright Brothers invented their plane, brothers Joseph and ƒtienne Montgolfier sent a flying machine into the skies--a hot-air balloon with three animals in the basket. This picture book chronicles that first, magical journey! Full color.
Publisher: Union Square Kids
ISBN: 9781454923602
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
More than a century before the Wright Brothers invented their plane, brothers Joseph and ƒtienne Montgolfier sent a flying machine into the skies--a hot-air balloon with three animals in the basket. This picture book chronicles that first, magical journey! Full color.
The Kid Who Invented the Popsicle
Author: Don L. Wulffson
Publisher: Puffin Books
ISBN: 9780141302041
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Discover the extraordinary stories behind everyday things! Did you know that the ice cream sundae was invented because of a law forbidding the sale of ice cream on Sundays? Or that the first motorcycle was really just a tricycle with a motor? Would you believe that Mickey Mouse started out as a rabbit? Arranged in alphabetical order with anecdotal, fun-to-read text, this fascinating book is packed with the stories behind these and over 100 more inventions. "[An] entertaining volume of trivia." --Kirkus Reviews
Publisher: Puffin Books
ISBN: 9780141302041
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Discover the extraordinary stories behind everyday things! Did you know that the ice cream sundae was invented because of a law forbidding the sale of ice cream on Sundays? Or that the first motorcycle was really just a tricycle with a motor? Would you believe that Mickey Mouse started out as a rabbit? Arranged in alphabetical order with anecdotal, fun-to-read text, this fascinating book is packed with the stories behind these and over 100 more inventions. "[An] entertaining volume of trivia." --Kirkus Reviews
Ice Cream Kitchen Experiment
Author: Meg Gaertner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781503825390
Category : Food
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Engage readers with simple step-by-step instructions to create ice cream without a machine! Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as atoms and molecules, freezing points, and dissolution. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly science experiment inspires observation and hands-on fun.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781503825390
Category : Food
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Engage readers with simple step-by-step instructions to create ice cream without a machine! Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as atoms and molecules, freezing points, and dissolution. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly science experiment inspires observation and hands-on fun.