Author : Jennifer Kaul
Publisher : Capstone Press
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 37,33 MB
Release : 2020-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1496684850
"Humans are ingenious when it comes to meeting challenges. We invent all sorts of useful contraptions from the wheel to the can opener. But some of the things people have come up with are truly odd. Who came up with grass sandals, and why? Have you ever heard of a portable radio hat? Not many people have, but someone invented it. Get the inside scoop on these odd contraptions and many more weird inventions"--
Author : Joe Rhatigan
Publisher : Walter Foster Jr
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 36,98 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1600588018
Have you ever heard of armpit air conditioners? Or a toilet paper hat? Wacky Inventions Throughout History describes some of the wackiest inventions that seem too crazy to be true--but are! Whether useful, entertaining, or just plain silly, these mind-boggling inventions and gadgets from yesterday, today, and tomorrow will surprise and delight fun-fact lovers of all ages.
Author : Daniel R. Faust
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 16,17 MB
Release : 2018-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1538220806
In an age of technology and convenience, there seem to be more and more products designed to help people in their homes. However, inventors have been coming up with creations for the home for as long as people have lived in homes. Over the years, many of these inventions have been quite strange. This innovative book takes a look at how these products worked and explains how some of them have even been remodeled over time to create different, more useful inventions.
Author : Sandra Markle
Publisher : Millbrook Press TM
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 44,6 MB
Release : 2023-10-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN :
Where do inventors find inspiration? Sometimes they look to animals—which is known as bioinspiration! Author Sandra Markle presents twelve animal adaptations and the amazing technological advancements they've inspired. Readers get a fun peek at the creative process that led to the creation of inventions that help people stay safe, live more comfortably, and go places and do things that weren't previously possible. From dolphins and bats inspiring sonar and lidar to sharks and pangolins inspiring different types of armor, explore the marvelous world of nature-based inventions.
Author : Joe Rhatigan
Publisher : Walter Foster Jr
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 10,1 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 160058800X
Have you ever heard of a bike TV? Or a bird diaper? Wacky Inventions Throughout History describes some of the wackiest inventions that seem too crazy to be true--but are! Whether useful, entertaining, or just plain silly, these mind-boggling inventions and gadgets from yesterday, today, and tomorrow will surprise and delight fun-fact lovers of all ages.
Author : Joan Stoltman
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 39,88 MB
Release : 2018-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1538220679
The world needs inventors to come up with new creations, but some of their ideas are just plain bizarre. Readers of this captivating book will be thrilled to learn about some of the craziest beauty inventions that people have come up with. From strange inventions to help people style their hair to weird makeup inventions, imaginative readers will love learning the stories behind how people came up with these ideas and how the inventions worked, or didn't. This high-interest volume will engage readers, and perhaps leave some wanting to design an invention of their own.
Author : Virginia Loh-Hagan
Publisher : Cherry Lake
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 17,38 MB
Release : 2017-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1634729803
Take a look at the world's weirdest inventions--from the Goofybike to fart filters. These stories are too strange to be made up! Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.
Author : Lisa Regan
Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,17 MB
Release : 2015-10-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781780676111
Do you have some crazy inventions up your sleeve?! This book is jam-packed with Andrew Rae's amazing drawings showing all sorts of real inventions that seem too weird to work. How about a dog umbrella? A submarine that looks like a plane... or even a shark. A swimming machine where you don't get wet? A car wash for people? Someone has even made a device to charge your phone using a hamster! There is plenty of inspiration to get kids' minds going, and plenty of room to add their own crazy inventions to the mix. They can design the best dune buggy ever, create a brand new sweet to share with the world, or even draw their very own Transformer dinosaur! Includes a patent certificate for their very own crazy invention!
Author : Jill Keppeler
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 37,41 MB
Release : 2018-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1538220717
Some food inventions have completely changed the way cooking and baking is done around the world. Others haven't had such a huge impact. However, these are often the most interesting ones. Readers of this high-interest volume will learn about some of the craziest inventions that have been introduced in kitchens over the years. They'll also find that some of these products were created more for show than practicality. Exciting fact boxes, sidebars, and vivid photographs enhance the already-exciting subject matter this book has to offer.
Author : Daniel R. Faust
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 33,88 MB
Release : 2018-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1538220776
People often look for ways to make caring for their pets easier or more effective, but only a fraction of these people actually create new products to try to achieve this. Readers of this captivating book will get an inside peek at some of the wildest pet inventions out there. While some may have been useful, others were not. Engaging fact boxes, sidebars, and full-color photographs help readers better understand these crazy creations. Animal lovers and young readers of many levels will be inspired by this exciting take on some of the most bizarre pet inventions out there.
