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History Science and Invention for Kids: True Stories of Discoveries and Inventors Who Changed the World from Ancient Times to the Digital Age
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Series: History Basic for Kids, Book 18
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ISBN10: 3690832888
ISBN13: 9783690832885
Publisher: Khasan Laudry
Published: May 27 2026
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.25 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9783690832885
Publisher: Khasan Laudry
Published: May 27 2026
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.25 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
What if the gadgets, medicines, and machines we use every day each had a wild, surprising story behind them? From the first stone tools chipped by early humans to the computers powering today's world, this book takes young readers on a journey through the greatest breakthroughs in human history - told through the real people, daring experiments, and unexpected moments that made them possible. Inside, your child will explore:
- The earliest inventions that helped humans survive and build civilizations
- How ancient and medieval scholars laid the groundwork for modern science
- The dramatic story of the printing press and why it changed everything about how people share ideas
- The bold industrial inventors who transformed factories, transportation, and daily life
- The legendary rivalry between Edison and Tesla - and how electricity lit up the world
- How two bicycle mechanics from Ohio convinced the world that humans could fly
- The shocking physics behind nuclear energy and what it meant for the modern age
- The rise of computers - from room-sized machines to devices that fit in your pocket
- Landmark discoveries in medicine and biology that saved millions of lives
- What the future of science and invention may look like - and how today's kids could be part of it
Written for curious, independent readers ages 8-12, each chapter tells the true story behind a pivotal moment in scientific progress - no dry textbook facts, just real events, real people, and real consequences that shaped the world we live in today. This title is a strong fit for:
Each chapter is self-contained and accessible, making it easy for kids to read straight through or dip in and out by topic. No prior knowledge of science or history required - just a curious mind ready to discover how the modern world was built, one breakthrough at a time. Add it to your cart today and give the young reader in your life the full story behind the inventions that changed everything.
- Parents looking for engaging nonfiction that builds a love of learning
- Teachers and homeschool educators covering STEM history or world history units
- Gift-givers searching for a meaningful, educational present for a curious child
- Young readers who devour facts and love understanding how things work
Each chapter is self-contained and accessible, making it easy for kids to read straight through or dip in and out by topic. No prior knowledge of science or history required - just a curious mind ready to discover how the modern world was built, one breakthrough at a time. Add it to your cart today and give the young reader in your life the full story behind the inventions that changed everything.
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