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1) Glasses
Author
Publisher
Kane Press, an imprint of Boyds Mills & Kane
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A nonfiction 'biography' of glasses, an everyday object that has become ubiquitous, starting with the discovery of the magnifying properties of glass through the development of the eye chart, plastic lenses, and contact lenses"--
2) Camera
Author
Publisher
Kane Press, an imprint of Boyds Mills & Kane
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A nonfiction "biography" of the camera, an everyday object that has become ubiquitous, starting with its origins with the discovery of certain properties of light and up through the development of the digital camera"--
3) Bicycle
Author
Publisher
Kane Press, an imprint of Boyds Mills & Kane
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Description
"A nonfiction "biography" of the bicycle, an everyday object that has become ubiquitous, starting with its possible origins after the eruption of Mount Tambora and up through modern bicycles to suit every rider"--
4) Light bulb
Author
Publisher
Kane Press, an imprint of Boyds Mills & Kane
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A nonfiction "biography" of the light bulb from the electric precursors like the arc lamp to Thomas Edison's invention and beyond to current innovations in light bulb technology." --
5) Fireworks
Author
Publisher
Kane Press, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"From the first gunpowder-filled bamboo stalk thrown on a bonfire to dazzling overhead multicolor displays of today, Fireworks is a fun and informative look at the development of an invention that sparks joy"--
6) Video games
Author
Publisher
Kane Press, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Games have been around for thousands of years, but with the first blips on a screen, they really got electric. Now video games are better than ever, ready for on-the-go, great for sharing with friends, and even with immersive virtual reality. Video Games is an entertaining and informative look at the development of an invention that keeps kids of all ages entertained"--
7) Wind power
Author
Publisher
Kane Press, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"People have harnessed the power of the wind for thousands of years, to travel by sailboat, to cool homes, to grind grain into flour, and even to make music. But when someone hooked a wind mill to a generator, wind went electric, unlocking the secret to a clean, renewable energy source! Wind Power is an entertaining and informative look at the development of an idea with huge benefits for a greener future. This STEAM nonfiction title is part of the...
8) Guitar
Author
Publisher
Kane Press, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"With a timeline spanning from the first time someone strummed a string stretched across a hollow object to electric guitars that bring stadiums of people to their feet today, Guitar is a fun and informative look at the development of an invention that adds music to our lives. This STEAM nonfiction title is part of the Eureka! series, with each book focusing on one groundbreaking, world-changing discovery that millions of people use every single day"--...
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