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Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history and basic science of a variety of inventions including the trebuchet, parachute, eyeglasses, and printing press. Includes instructions for related craft projects.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history and basic science of a variety of inventions from early civilization, including the screw, bridge, windmill, and drainage system. Includes instructions for related craft projects.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents a children's study of space travel and examines how humans can go to the moon and other areas of outer space, and answers questions about spacecraft, telescopes, and the stars.
8) Modern times
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history and basic science of a variety of modern inventions and technological innovations. Includes instructions for related craft projects.
9) Outer space
Author
Series
Publisher
Mercury Books
Pub. Date
2005, c2003
Language
English
Description
Explores a number of space inventions including satellites and rockets, the lunar rover, and the Mariner probe, and contains instructions to make an astro helmet, star-gazing telescope, and a three-stage rocket.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides information about the lives and achievements of ten of history's top inventors, including Archimedes, Johannes Gutenberg, and Alexander Bell, each with a related activity.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history and basic science of a variety of inventions including the steam engine, diving bell, hot air balloon and camera. Includes instructions for related craft projects.
13) Weapons and war
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history and basic science of inventions in warfare and weaponry. Includes instructions for related craft projects.