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4) Sky high
Author
Series
Zigzag kids volume 7
Publisher
Wendy Lamb Books
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Charlie has lots of ideas. Need something to go sky high? Ah-ha! The zinger-winger! Need to launch a cheese popper into soup? The amazing popper-upper! But the zinger-winger zings more than wings and the popper-upper plops. Charlie isn't allowed to invent for a week. Meanwhile, the afterschool invention fair is coming up. He needs time to make something special. Good thing he has his friends and Mr. Redfern, another inventor, to help him out"--
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Thomas Edison famously said, "I have not failed once at making a light bulb, I have simply found ninety-nine ways of not making ones." In When Everything Went Wrong, readers will read about 10 inventors who persevered. Making mistakes doesn't mean you failed . . . it's all part of the process! Inventors included in this book are: Thomas Edison, Jan Matzeliger, Guglielmo Marconi, Wilson Greatbatch, James Dyson, Margarete Steiff, Stephanie Louise Kwolek,...
Author
Publisher
Prakash Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
A meticulously researched book, which celebrates the achievements of scientists and inventors who have contributed to the development of human society with their talent, hard work and success. Age appropriate content, fun facts and bold illustrations will appeal to the curiosity of young inquisitive minds and help them develop their reading skills and general knowledge.
13) Flying feet
Author
Series
Zigzag kids volume 3
Publisher
Wendy Lamb Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Charlie has always lived in his big brother's shadow, so when the Zigzag center organizes a Come as a Character day, Charlie hopes it will be his chance to shine as he shows off his latest invention.
Author
Publisher
Quarto Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
A fun and quirky picture book featuring a feisty and inspiring female protagonist with an inventive mind and curious spirit. Showcasing lively artwork and plenty of humour, Audrey the Inventor is perfect for story time or the classroom. A heartwarming and inspirational story about a feisty, young dreamer and her determination to never give up. Audrey the Inventor is about following your dreams, caring for those you love and persevering to achieve...
Author
Publisher
Workman Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Discusses the entire process of inventing, patenting, and marketing a product, with information on performing a basic patent search, conducting market research, selling directly to customers, licensing, manufacturing, investing, and other related topics.
Publisher
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Contains "Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves" in which Wayne Szalinski uses his shrink machine one more time and accidentally shrinks his wife, his brother, his brother's wife, and himself, and "Honey, I Blew Up the Kid" in which the inventor accidentally enlarges his two-year-old son, who grows to gargantuan proportions and stalks the streets of Las Vegas.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Describes inventor Margaret E. Knight's childhood, explaining how her interest in mechanical innovations began, and tells the story of her invention of a paper bag maker and her legal battle for the patent after someone stole her idea.
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