Inventions in Technology & Kids eBooks

What Was the Bombing of Hiroshima?

by Who HQ, Jess Brallier ...

Illustrated by Tim Foley ...

Series series What Was?
Hiroshima is where the first atomic bomb was dropped. Now readers will learn the reasons why and what it's meant for the world ever since.By August 1945, World War II was over in Europe, but the fighting continued between American forces and the Japanese, who were losing but determined to fight till the bitter end. And so it fell to a new president--Harry S. Truman--to make the fateful decision to ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Hiroshima is where the first atomic bomb was dropped. Now readers will learn the reasons why and what it's meant for the world ever since.By August 1945, World War II was over in Europe, but the fighting continued between American forces and the Japanese, who were losing but determined to fight till the bitter end. And so it fell to a new president--Harry S. Truman--to make the fateful decision to
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Muscle Cars

by Ryan James ...

Series series Car Mania
Join the car mania! It's time to shift gears and zoom into the powerful world of muscle cars. Learn about the golden age of muscle cars, what they have under the hood, what the top models are, and how they are used in racing. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available. ... Read more

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Join the car mania! It's time to shift gears and zoom into the powerful world of muscle cars. Learn about the golden age of muscle cars, what they have under the hood, what the top models are, and how they are used in racing. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
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How We Got to the Moon

The People, Technology, and Daring Feats of Science Behind Humanity's Greatest Adventure

by John Rocco ...

LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD • YALSA EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTION FINALIST • A ROBERT F. SIBERT HONOR BOOKThis beautifully illustrated, oversized guide to the people and technology of the moon landing by award-winning author/illustrator John Rocco (illustrator of the Percy Jackson series) is a must-have for space fans, classrooms, and tech geeks.Everyone knows of Neil Armstrong's famous ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD • YALSA EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTION FINALIST • A ROBERT F. SIBERT HONOR BOOKThis beautifully illustrated, oversized guide to the people and technology of the moon landing by award-winning author/illustrator John Rocco (illustrator of the Percy Jackson series) is a must-have for space fans, classrooms, and tech geeks.Everyone knows of Neil Armstrong's famous
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Fascinating Facts for Curious Kids: 1050 Wonders

Awesome Facts for Ages 8-12

by Kristine Collins ...

Series series Awesome Facts for Ages 8-12
TONS OF AWESOME FUN FACTS WITH LOADS OF IMAGES THROUGHOUT! Get Set For Hours of Entertainment and Fun - Perfect for 8-12 year olds Who Love Animals, Oceans, Planets, Technology and Everything in Between!Even the Smartest Kids Will LOVE This Fact-Filled Book, Guaranteed to Educate and Entertain!What Makes This Book Worth Reading?✅ LOADS OF IMAGES: Lovely images all through the book.✅ V... ... Read more

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TONS OF AWESOME FUN FACTS WITH LOADS OF IMAGES THROUGHOUT! Get Set For Hours of Entertainment and Fun - Perfect for 8-12 year olds Who Love Animals, Oceans, Planets, Technology and Everything in Between!Even the Smartest Kids Will LOVE This Fact-Filled Book, Guaranteed to Educate and Entertain!What Makes This Book Worth Reading?✅ LOADS OF IMAGES: Lovely images all through the book.✅ V...
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Who Is Bill Gates?

by Patricia Brennan Demuth, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by Ted Hammond ...

Series series Who Was?
Bill Gates, born in Seattle, Washington, in 1955, is an American business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and author. In this Who Was...? biography, children will learn of Gates' childhood passion for computer technology, which led him to revolutionize personal computers. Through the success of his now-world-famous software company, Microsoft, Bill Gates became one of the wealthiest ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

Bill Gates, born in Seattle, Washington, in 1955, is an American business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and author. In this Who Was...? biography, children will learn of Gates' childhood passion for computer technology, which led him to revolutionize personal computers. Through the success of his now-world-famous software company, Microsoft, Bill Gates became one of the wealthiest
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Who Were the Wright Brothers?

by Who HQ, James Buckley Jr. ...

Illustrated by Tim Foley ...

Series series Who Was?
As young boys, Orville and Wilbur Wright loved all things mechanical. As young men, they gained invaluable skills essential for their success by working with printing presses, bicycles, motors, and any sort of machinery they could get their hands on. As adults, the brothers worked together to invent, build, and fly the world’s first successful airplane. This is the fascinating story of the two ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

As young boys, Orville and Wilbur Wright loved all things mechanical. As young men, they gained invaluable skills essential for their success by working with printing presses, bicycles, motors, and any sort of machinery they could get their hands on. As adults, the brothers worked together to invent, build, and fly the world’s first successful airplane. This is the fascinating story of the two
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Emily Post's The Guide to Good Manners for Kids

Illustrated by Steve Bjorkman ...

by Peggy Post, Cindy P. Senning ...

Since 1922, the name Emily Post has represented good manners based on kindness, courtesy, and unselfishness. Today, the third generation of Post authors, Peggy Post and Cindy Post Senning, offers the children of the twenty-first century a comprehensive guide to good manners. This book is full of the simple, practical advice that Emily herself would have offered. Written with kids in mind and full ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Since 1922, the name Emily Post has represented good manners based on kindness, courtesy, and unselfishness. Today, the third generation of Post authors, Peggy Post and Cindy Post Senning, offers the children of the twenty-first century a comprehensive guide to good manners. This book is full of the simple, practical advice that Emily herself would have offered. Written with kids in mind and full
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DKfindout! Engineering

by DK ...

Series series DK findout!
Discover the fascinating world of engineering with this exciting book full of amazing images, fun quizzes, and incredible information.Learn how engineering concepts such as levers, wheels and axles, and pulleys work, and how techniques have changed and developed over time. Showcasing engineering feats throughout history - from the pyramids of Ancient Egypt to the construction of the Brooklyn ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Discover the fascinating world of engineering with this exciting book full of amazing images, fun quizzes, and incredible information.Learn how engineering concepts such as levers, wheels and axles, and pulleys work, and how techniques have changed and developed over time. Showcasing engineering feats throughout history - from the pyramids of Ancient Egypt to the construction of the Brooklyn
... Read more
DKfindout! Coding

by DK ...

Series series DK findout!
Supporting STEM-based learning, this fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6-9 explores the programming that makes our world work, in everyday objects from traffic lights to vending machines. Educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it's the perfect book for any reader who can't get enough of coding.How much did ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Supporting STEM-based learning, this fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6-9 explores the programming that makes our world work, in everyday objects from traffic lights to vending machines. Educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it's the perfect book for any reader who can't get enough of coding.How much did
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Who Was Nikola Tesla?

by Jim Gigliotti, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by John Hinderliter ...

Series series Who Was?
Get ready for the electrifying biography of Nikola Tesla--part creative genius, part mad scientist, and 100% innovator.When Nikola Tesla arrived in the United States in 1884, he didn't have much money, but he did have a letter of introduction to renowned inventor Thomas Edison. The working relationship between the two men was short lived, though, and the two scientist-inventors became harsh ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Get ready for the electrifying biography of Nikola Tesla--part creative genius, part mad scientist, and 100% innovator.When Nikola Tesla arrived in the United States in 1884, he didn't have much money, but he did have a letter of introduction to renowned inventor Thomas Edison. The working relationship between the two men was short lived, though, and the two scientist-inventors became harsh
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Who Was Alexander Graham Bell?

by Bonnie Bader, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by David Groff ...

Series series Who Was?
Did you know that Bell's amazing invention--the telephone--stemmed from his work on teaching the deaf? Both his mother and wife were deaf. Or, did you know that in later years he refused to have a telephone in his study? Bell's story will fascinate young readers interested in the early history of modern technology! ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Did you know that Bell's amazing invention--the telephone--stemmed from his work on teaching the deaf? Both his mother and wife were deaf. Or, did you know that in later years he refused to have a telephone in his study? Bell's story will fascinate young readers interested in the early history of modern technology!
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Freaky Fact or Fiction Inventions

by Ben Ripley ...

Series series Freaky Fact or Fiction
They say truth is stranger than fiction, but can you tell the difference? This book contains over 200 fascinating facts about weird and wonderful inventions, but you need to decide whether they are true or false. All the answers are provided so you can quiz yourself and your family and friends. Hours of wacky trivia fun! Includes hilarious colour illustrations. ... Read more

$2.23 CAD

They say truth is stranger than fiction, but can you tell the difference? This book contains over 200 fascinating facts about weird and wonderful inventions, but you need to decide whether they are true or false. All the answers are provided so you can quiz yourself and your family and friends. Hours of wacky trivia fun! Includes hilarious colour illustrations.
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Mysterious Messages: A History of Codes and Ciphers

A History of Codes and Ciphers

by Gary Blackwood ...

History?s amazing secrets and codes?and how to crack them yourself.This fascinating look at history?s most mysterious messages is packed with puzzles to decode and ciphers that kids can use themselves. Here are the encrypted notes of Spartan warriors, the brilliant code-crackers of Elizabeth I, secret messages of the American Revolution, spy books of the Civil War, the famous Enigma Machine, and ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

History?s amazing secrets and codes?and how to crack them yourself.This fascinating look at history?s most mysterious messages is packed with puzzles to decode and ciphers that kids can use themselves. Here are the encrypted notes of Spartan warriors, the brilliant code-crackers of Elizabeth I, secret messages of the American Revolution, spy books of the Civil War, the famous Enigma Machine, and
... Read more
Phones Keep Us Connected

Illustrated by Kasia Nowowiejska ...

by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld ...

Series series Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2
Read and find out about the science, technology, and history of how phones work in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book about invention and discovery."A well-explained, informative presentation on the telephone’s historical development as well as how cell phones work. Featuring a diverse crew of characters, the upbeat digital illustrations are attractive and, equally important, very ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Read and find out about the science, technology, and history of how phones work in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book about invention and discovery."A well-explained, informative presentation on the telephone’s historical development as well as how cell phones work. Featuring a diverse crew of characters, the upbeat digital illustrations are attractive and, equally important, very
... Read more
DKfindout! Robots

by Nathan Lepora ...

Series series DK findout!
This fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6-9 guides readers through the science behind the abilities of life-like robots, and how these humanoids might become even more advanced in the future. Supporting STEM-based learning and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it's the perfect book for any reader who can ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

This fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6-9 guides readers through the science behind the abilities of life-like robots, and how these humanoids might become even more advanced in the future. Supporting STEM-based learning and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it's the perfect book for any reader who can
... Read more
Guys Read: True Stories

by Jon Scieszka, Jim Murphy, Elizabeth Partridge, Nathan Hale, James Sturm, Candace Fleming, Douglas Florian, Sy Montgomery, Steve Sheinkin, T. Edward Nickens, Thanhhà Lai ...

Series Book 5 - Guys Read
Jon Scieszka's Guys Read anthology series for tweens turns to nonfiction in its fifth volume, True Stories. The fifth installment in the Guys Read Library of Great Reading features ten stories that are 100% amazing, 100% adventurous, 100% unbelievable—and 100% true. A star-studded group of award-winning nonfiction authors and journalists provides something for every reader, all aligned with the ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Jon Scieszka's Guys Read anthology series for tweens turns to nonfiction in its fifth volume, True Stories. The fifth installment in the Guys Read Library of Great Reading features ten stories that are 100% amazing, 100% adventurous, 100% unbelievable—and 100% true. A star-studded group of award-winning nonfiction authors and journalists provides something for every reader, all aligned with the
... Read more
Marie Curie

Illustrated by Frau Isa ...

by Isabel Sanchez Vegara ...

Dès son plus jeune âge, Marie Curie éprouvait une grande soif d'apprendre. Sa persévérance et sa curiosité lui ont permis de réaliser de grandes découvertes et de faire son chemin dans un monde jusque-là réservé aux hommes. Elle est encore aujourd'hui considérée comme l'un des plus importants modèles pour les femmes scientifiques. L'album illustré De petite à grande, Marie Curie retrace le ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

Dès son plus jeune âge, Marie Curie éprouvait une grande soif d'apprendre. Sa persévérance et sa curiosité lui ont permis de réaliser de grandes découvertes et de faire son chemin dans un monde jusque-là réservé aux hommes. Elle est encore aujourd'hui considérée comme l'un des plus importants modèles pour les femmes scientifiques. L'album illustré De petite à grande, Marie Curie retrace le
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This Book Isn't Safe

by Colin Furze ...

Colin Furze, five-time Guinness World Record Holder and YouTube's undisputed king of crazy inventions, instructs fans and curious young inventors on how to build ten brand new wacky inventions at home with an affordable tool kit.Colin Furze's bonkers and brilliant inventions such as a homemade hoverbike, DIY Wolverine Claws, an alarm clock ejector bed, and Hoover shoes have earned him 4.5 million ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Colin Furze, five-time Guinness World Record Holder and YouTube's undisputed king of crazy inventions, instructs fans and curious young inventors on how to build ten brand new wacky inventions at home with an affordable tool kit.Colin Furze's bonkers and brilliant inventions such as a homemade hoverbike, DIY Wolverine Claws, an alarm clock ejector bed, and Hoover shoes have earned him 4.5 million
... Read more
Dear America: Young Readers’ Edition

The Story of an Undocumented Citizen

by Jose Antonio Vargas ...

In this young readers’ adaptation of his adult memoir Dear America, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and undocumented immigrant Jose Antonio Vargas tells his story, in light of the 12 million undocumented immigrants currently in the United States.Jose Antonio Vargas was only twelve years old when he was brought to the United States from the Philippines to live with his grandparents. He didn’t ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

In this young readers’ adaptation of his adult memoir Dear America, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and undocumented immigrant Jose Antonio Vargas tells his story, in light of the 12 million undocumented immigrants currently in the United States.Jose Antonio Vargas was only twelve years old when he was brought to the United States from the Philippines to live with his grandparents. He didn’t
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Hillary Rodham Clinton: Do All the Good You Can

by Cynthia Levinson ...

An inspiring and meticulously researched middle grade biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton—First Lady, senator, secretary of state, and the first female presidential nominee in United States history.Hillary Rodham Clinton is a true leader. Growing up in Park Ridge, Illinois, Hillary was inspired by the philosophy of John Wesley, who urged his followers to "do all the good you can." Rising to ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

An inspiring and meticulously researched middle grade biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton—First Lady, senator, secretary of state, and the first female presidential nominee in United States history.Hillary Rodham Clinton is a true leader. Growing up in Park Ridge, Illinois, Hillary was inspired by the philosophy of John Wesley, who urged his followers to "do all the good you can." Rising to
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5 Facts a Day Science

A Little Bit of Learning Every Day

by DK ...

Are you ready to have your mind blown? Wow all your friends and family with 5 jaw-dropping facts about science each day.Discover 5 facts a day, 5 days a week with this exciting science book for children aged 8-12. With five facts a day, every day of the year, that’s more than 1,825 nuggets of knowledge!From rocks to robots, and cells to solar systems, this eye-opening book covers more than 250 ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Are you ready to have your mind blown? Wow all your friends and family with 5 jaw-dropping facts about science each day.Discover 5 facts a day, 5 days a week with this exciting science book for children aged 8-12. With five facts a day, every day of the year, that’s more than 1,825 nuggets of knowledge!From rocks to robots, and cells to solar systems, this eye-opening book covers more than 250
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1,000 Inventions and Discoveries

by Roger Bridgman, Smithsonian Institution ...

Dip into this illustrated account of key inventions and discoveries, listed year by year, with intriguing facts about each invention and the person (or people) who invented it.From the prehistoric hunting tools our early ancestors used to the modern-day smartphones that connect the entire planet, this book provides a fascinating tour through the history of humankind's inventions and discoveries ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

Dip into this illustrated account of key inventions and discoveries, listed year by year, with intriguing facts about each invention and the person (or people) who invented it.From the prehistoric hunting tools our early ancestors used to the modern-day smartphones that connect the entire planet, this book provides a fascinating tour through the history of humankind's inventions and discoveries
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Kid Innovators

True Tales of Childhood from Inventors and Trailblazers

by Robin Stevenson ...

Illustrated by Allison Steinfeld ...

Series series Kid Legends
An inspiring and humorous collection of true childhood stories about inventors, entrepreneurs, scientists, and trailblazers that shows young readers how curiosity, creativity, and perseverance can change the world.Award-winning author Robin Stevenson introduces young readers to the childhoods of some of history's most remarkable thinkers and changemakers in this fun and informative book. Long ... Read more

$8.63 CAD

An inspiring and humorous collection of true childhood stories about inventors, entrepreneurs, scientists, and trailblazers that shows young readers how curiosity, creativity, and perseverance can change the world.Award-winning author Robin Stevenson introduces young readers to the childhoods of some of history's most remarkable thinkers and changemakers in this fun and informative book. Long
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Thomas Edison: Lighting the Way

by Lori Haskins Houran ...

Illustrated by Gustavo Mazali ...

Series Book 2 - I Can Read
Learn about the life of Thomas Edison in this early reader biography.Most people today know Thomas Edison as the inventor of the light bulb—except, he isn’t! In Edison’s time, other inventors were working on the light bulb, but no one could figure out how to keep the light bulb lit. This is where Edison came in.Read and find out all about the real story of Thomas Edison’s life and his many amazing ... Read more

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Learn about the life of Thomas Edison in this early reader biography.Most people today know Thomas Edison as the inventor of the light bulb—except, he isn’t! In Edison’s time, other inventors were working on the light bulb, but no one could figure out how to keep the light bulb lit. This is where Edison came in.Read and find out all about the real story of Thomas Edison’s life and his many amazing
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