Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Acclaimed history writer William Weir takes on the most common myths that our school textbooks have proliferated through the years. He not only uncovers some startling untruths, but also he exposes the reasoning behind each lie and examines why the myths keep going. The true stories behind historical events give readers a fascinating new look at our past. The revelations shock and amaze by exposing veiled motivations and convenient inaccuracies in...
Author
Language
English
Description
Deeply insightful, sensitive and passionate. An inspiring, meticulous picture of the innovations that have made us the world's oldest living culture.' - Larissa Behrendt
'Another fascinating volume in this landmark Australian publishing series.' - Richard Flanagan
What do you need to know to prosper as a people for at least 65,000 years? The First Knowledges series provides a deeper understanding of the expertise and ingenuity of Indigenous Australians.
First...
Author
Language
English
Description
As AI education for parents becomes increasingly crucial, Enlightened is your guide to preparing children for an AI future. It explores how AI and child development are interrelated by exploring unique parenting strategies. The book is an essential artificial intelligence book for parents seeking to give their kids a head start on AI and future technologies.
Author Anant discusses the importance of AI in child education and how it assists children...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Transportation Engineering Advancements" is a comprehensive guide exploring the dynamic world of sustainable urban mobility. This book delves into the crucial role of transportation engineering in shaping cities that are both efficient and environmentally friendly. It begins by examining the challenges of urbanization, stressing the importance of sustainable practices in transportation engineering and tracing the historical evolution of urban mobility.The...
Author
Language
English
Description
An illustrated journey through 250 milestones in computer science, from the ancient abacus to Boolean algebra, GPS, and social media.
With 250 illustrated landmark inventions, publications, and events-encompassing everything from ancient record-keeping devices to the latest computing technologies, “The Computer Book” takes a chronological journey through the history and future of computer science. Two expert authors, with decades of experience...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Failed inventions and unexpected uses abound in this look at the contribution of failures to the health industry. Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on persistence and creative thinking, this hi-lo series makes the case that failure might just be the first step to success. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From sticky notes to synthetic dyes, this title highlights products that were supposed to be something else entirely. Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on persistence and creative thinking, this hi-lo series makes the case that failure might just be the first step to success. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Mistakes in the kitchen made the products in this title better than ever. Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on persistence and creative thinking, this hi-lo series makes the case that failure might just be the first step to success. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What do you do with a failed product? Make it a best-selling toy! Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on persistence and creative thinking, this hi-lo series makes the case that failure might just be the first step to success. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The world might be a different place if people gave up on these transportation innovations after they first failed. Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on persistence and creative thinking, this hi-lo series makes the case that failure might just be the first step to success. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Technology rules the world, but some tech products succeeded only after failure. Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on persistence and creative thinking, this hi-lo series makes the case that failure might just be the first step to success. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars...
Author
Language
English
Description
A deep dive into pivotal technological advances in areas from warfare to time measurement. "A wonderful combination of history and physics." -Mark Kidger, author of Astronomical Enigmas
Ingenium is medieval English vernacular for "an ingenious contrivance." In this fascinating book, physicist Mark Denny considers five such contrivances-the bow and arrow, the waterwheel, the counterpoise siege engine (including the trebuchet), the pendulum clock...
17) Food Inventors
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What is your favorite food? Do you know the first person to make this tasty treat or yummy meal? From tasty frozen pizzas to colorful cotton candy, who do we have to thank for our favorite food inventions? Follow along with engaging illustrations, captivating photos, and fun text to learn all about the chefs, scientists, and food inventors who were brilliant people with big ideas.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Have you flown on a plane or traveled by train? Do you know the people who made these moving marvels possible? From the bike to the hot air balloon, who do we have to thank for these amazing moving inventions? Follow along with engaging illustrations, captivating photos, and fun text to learn all about the scientists, engineers, and inventors who were brilliant people with big ideas.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Some of the things we use every day started as big mistakes. From the sticky note to the potato chip, who do we have to thank for these accidental inventions? Follow along with engaging illustrations, captivating photos, and fun text to learn all about the scientists, engineers, and inventors who were brilliant people with big ideas.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Technology solves problems to make our lives better. From telephones to video games, who do we have to thank for our favorite technological wonders? Follow along with engaging illustrations, captivating photos, and fun text to learn all about the scientists, engineers, and inventors who were brilliant people with big ideas.
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request