Inventions

History brought to life for young readers with vivid anecdotal narrative and fascinating illustrations that children can read and peruse on their own

In this captivating volume, children learn about some of the inventions that helped shape the history and character of our country. They will see how progress in such fields as science, industry, medicine, transportation, and electronics and communications made America strong and gave the country the highest standard of living in the world. Told in the same easy-to-read, anecdotal style as Colonial Life and complemented by photos and illustrations, Inventions includes a full-color, pull-out time line. End-of-chapter activities such as making a string telephone and writing about how life would be different without television involve children in the invention process. Many cross-curricular writing and thinking activities are included, as well as puzzles for added fun.