"Introduces readers to the life, world, and incredible mind of Leonardo da Vinci through hands-on building projects that explore his invention ideas." --From publisher's description.

The Invention Hunters visit a child's home in their flying museum, where they learn how electricity works.

"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"--

"Explores the real-world science and engineering connections to the features of Batman's Batsuit, Utility Belt, road vehicles, and aircraft"--

How Super Cool Stuff Works follows on from the original How Cool Stuff Works, which has sold more than 3.5 million copies. It explains how the incredible technologies of today will shape the world of tomorrow. This includes state-of-the-art buildings, new ways of travelling, imaginative entertainment gadgets, space exploration, and even how teleportation and invisibility cloaks might be possible in the future. Each technology is explained in detail,...

Guaranteed to amaze and educate, the Brainwaves, mischievous pint-sized guides, take readers on a wild ride through a wide range of science topics, from the wisest and wackiest inventions to the adventures of pioneering astronauts.

"Take a dive into the great unknown and go on a daring journey across land, sea, and sky--exploring everywhere from the highest mountains to the deepest ocean. In addition, visit the workshops, labs, and studios of history's most important minds and meet inventors, explorers, pirates, daredevils, and more. Read about the pioneers who dared to go where nobody had been before, archaeologists who made startling discoveries, and all of the exciting adventures...