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English
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"In biomimicry, scientists imitate traits found in nature. An engineer shapes the nose of his bullet train like a kingfisher's beak. A scientist models her solar cell on the mighty leaf. Discover how ten inventors were inspired by animals and plants to create cutting-edge technology"--
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Digital Arts, Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
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"Have You Thanked an Inventor Today? is a journey into the often forgotten contributions of African-American inventors, that contributed to the American landscape."-- Amazon.com. Includes a brief biographical information about each inventor mentioned.
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English
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Young readers discover the science behind the automobile in Super Simple Automobile Projects. Learn about Henry Ford and the Model T. Then do the science-based car projects like a balloon car or a mini motor. This book has a timeline, easy-to-follow steps, how-to pictures, and, best of all, it's written for kids!
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Applied to STEM & STEAM Concepts of Learning Principles.
Super Sandcastle...
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Flowerpot Press
Pub. Date
©2018
Language
English
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"Since the founding of the United States, Americans have been at the forefront of technology and innovation, creating thousands of impactful and incredible inventions. Learn about some of the people and technology that changed our world and some that we even use each and every day, including Benjamin Franklin's bifocals and Eli Whitney's cotton gin; revolutionary creations, like Grace Hopper's computer programming language and Alexander Graham Bell's...
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Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"Thomas Edison famously said, "I have not failed 10,000 times. I have not failed once. I have succeeded in proving that those 10,000 ways will not work. When I have eliminated the ways that will not work, I will find the way that will work." In this book, you will read about 10 inventors and their inventions that stemmed from a mistake. Making mistakes doesn't mean you failed ... it means you made something totally new! Inventors included in this...
15) How to build a hovercraft: air cannons, magnet motors, and 25 other amazing DIY science projects
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Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
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"From the Diet Coke and Mentos fountain makers who found initial fame via YouTube and the Maker Faire comes this collection of 25 awesome projects guaranteed to inspire a love of scientific experimentation. Fritz Grobe and Stephen Voltz, also known as EepyBird, share some amazing DIY projects: a Diet Coke and Mentos fountain of Bellagio proportions, a leaf blower hovercraft, a paper airplane that will fly forever, and many more. Each experiment features...
16) FIRST robotics
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English
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"Makers of all ages are using LEGO bricks to create robots. In this book, students learn more about this recent innovation through detailed explanations built to foster creativity and critical thinking. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on maker-related concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information."--
FIRST robotics stands...
17) Inventions
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009.
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English
Description
A brief history of mankind's greatest inventions, from the first firemaking implements to the Internet.
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Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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"Did you know that scientists have developed a bionic tool shaped like an elephant's trunk that helps lift heavy objects? Or that the needle-like pointed beak of the kingfisher bird encouraged engineers in Japan to change the design of the Shinkansen "bullet trains" to reduce noise? Across multiple fields of study and methods of problem-solving, scientists are turning to biomimicry, or engineering inspired by biology or nature, to make all kinds of...
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National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"The future is now! Supercool robots, amazing flying machines, floating hotels--this book is packed with 125 amazing inventions that will make you wish for things you never knew existed! Get the scoop on inventions of the future before they hit stores, like the fish tank that turns your toilet into an aquarium (but don't worry, your fishy friends will be just fine!), or the Cargonaut, a human-size robot that flies around picking up and delivering...
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