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Life without a phone is so hard to imagine! Without the ability to call our friends, family, or even emergency services, life would certainly be much more difficult. Through accessible, fun-size facts, readers of this STEM-supporting book will learn how the invention of the telephone came about, how it transformed rapidly over the years, and how it can truly be said to have changed the world. Carefully selected images complement the well-researched...
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Did you know more people have cell phones than toothbrushes? That Google answers about a billion questions a day? Or that Alexander Graham Bell wanted the standard telephone greeting to be "Ahoy"?
Discover these incredible facts and more in the next Fact Attack book, all about inventions and technology. Fact Attack is an exploration of the most amazing and awe-inspiring facts about technology and inventions throughout history. Heavily designed with...
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Using the internet, we can retrieve information in mere seconds, share messages and videos just as quickly, and accomplish so much more. It has become difficult to remember a time before the internet existed! This beneficial book introduces readers to the beginnings of the internet and its evolution over time. Through interesting and at-level bite-size facts, accompanying images, and summarizing graphic organizers, readers will gain a new appreciation...
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Deeply insightful, sensitive and passionate. An inspiring, meticulous picture of the innovations that have made us the world's oldest living culture.' - Larissa Behrendt
'Another fascinating volume in this landmark Australian publishing series.' - Richard Flanagan
What do you need to know to prosper as a people for at least 65,000 years? The First Knowledges series provides a deeper understanding of the expertise and ingenuity of Indigenous Australians.
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The printing press is one of the single most important inventions in human history. It allowed information to spread more quickly and widely than ever before. Many people credit German Johannes Gutenberg with inventing the printing press, but the earliest known printed text is actually Chinese! Historic, full-color photographs and enlightening graphic organizers will attract and educate budding historians. Through 20 truly fun facts, they'll learn...
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To achieve great things, you have to be willing to take risks-and as Edison's Concrete Piano reveals, some of the most famous names in history experienced plenty of flops and face-plants in the course of their careers. Thomas Edison, for example, not only revolutionized the world with the light bulb, but also designed a concrete piano, a nonoperational helicopter made from box kites and piano wire, and a machine to speak to the dead. Alexander Graham...
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Rube Goldberg volume 3
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When Rube Goldberg stumbles upon the Null Corporation's construction of a massive machine in his beloved junkyard, he starts receiving anonymous messages and teams up with his friends to investigate the company's intentions before it is too late.
10) Bubble Gum
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Pop! Bubble gum is a fun treat, but did you know it was first made by mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a favorite candy. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!
12) Ice Cream Cones
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They're a cool treat on a hot day, but did you know there was a long time before ice cream became handheld? Learn the story of how this sticky, melting treat gained its cone. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders when we find ourselves in sticky situations!
13) Sticky Notes
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Little pieces of paper help people remember things and leave quick notes, but did you know sticky notes were a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a useful tool. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!
14) Spray String
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It's fun to spray around at parties, but did you know spray string was a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into something silly to play with. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!
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As AI education for parents becomes increasingly crucial, Enlightened is your guide to preparing children for an AI future. It explores how AI and child development are interrelated by exploring unique parenting strategies. The book is an essential artificial intelligence book for parents seeking to give their kids a head start on AI and future technologies.
Author Anant discusses the importance of AI in child education and how it assists children...
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An illustrated journey through 250 milestones in computer science, from the ancient abacus to Boolean algebra, GPS, and social media.
With 250 illustrated landmark inventions, publications, and events-encompassing everything from ancient record-keeping devices to the latest computing technologies, “The Computer Book” takes a chronological journey through the history and future of computer science. Two expert authors, with decades of experience...
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The world might be a different place if people gave up on these transportation innovations after they first failed. Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on persistence and creative thinking, this hi-lo series makes the case that failure might just be the first step to success. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of...
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Mistakes in the kitchen made the products in this title better than ever. Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on persistence and creative thinking, this hi-lo series makes the case that failure might just be the first step to success. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table...
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Failed inventions and unexpected uses abound in this look at the contribution of failures to the health industry. Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on persistence and creative thinking, this hi-lo series makes the case that failure might just be the first step to success. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key...
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