Inventors For Kids

Throughout history, people have experimented, invented, and created new ways of doing things. Kid Innovators tells the stories of a diverse group of brilliant thinkers in fields like technology, education, business, science, art, and entertainment, reminding us that every innovator started out as a kid. Florence Nightingale rescued baby mice, Alan Turing was a daydreamer with terrible handwriting, and Alvin Ailey felt like a failure at sports.

What if the sky could rain your favorite flavor of ice cream? 🍦 When ten-year-old inventor Toby Tinker builds a weather machine that turns clouds into ice cream, his little town becomes the sweetest place on Earth — with vanilla showers, chocolate thunder, and strawberry swirl storms! At first, everyone loves it. Children dance under sprinkles, the mayor declares “Sundae Week,” and Toby becomes a local hero. But when his invention goes haywire and fills the sky with broccoli-flavored thunderclouds, the town turns against him. Now, with the help of his clever best friend Mia (and ...

The advent of science and technology has brought a lot of hope, and comfort to millions of people in the world today. We owe all the praise to our inventors who are daily putting their best to better our world. Guess what, African American inventors are not left out! Some of the most important inventions in history were created by these beautiful African American inventors. They have thoughtfully impacted the area of agriculture, engineering, transportation, and many more. These many ground breaking inventions of theirs, have created job opportunities and made work that can take hours to ...

Black History Comes Alive with True Stories of Real Black Heroes Kids Will Never Forget. Perfect for Home, Classrooms, and Young Dreamers Everywhere! This motivational book is packed with 35 true inspiring stories about young Black boys who showed strength, courage, and determination. Whether it’s about standing up for what’s right or overcoming tough odds, each story gives kids role models they can relate to, and learn from. Perfect for parents searching for black history books for kids, this collection highlights real Black boys who made a difference, solved problems, and didn’t ...

This classic tale from Newbery- and Caldecott-winning author and illustrator Robert Lawson tells the story of a little mouse—and his good friend, American icon Ben Franklin. Did you ever wonder where inventors get their ideas? Benjamin Franklin is one of the most famous inventors in...

From world-renowned autism spokesperson, scientist, and inventor Temple Grandin -- a book of personal stories, inventions, and facts that will blow young inventors' minds and make them soar. Have you ever wondered what makes a kite fly or a boat float? Have you ever thought about why snowflakes...

25 Clever Stories About Kids Who Think, Tinker, and Dream Big What if the world’s greatest inventors were kids—armed with glue sticks, cardboard, and wild imagination? In Tiny–Everyday Inventors, readers meet 25 brilliant, curious children who turn small problems into big adventures. From a sock-sorting robot gone wild to a raincoat that makes rainbows, each short story shows how creativity, kindness, and persistence can change the world—one wacky invention at a time! Whether it’s a pet translator, a self-making bed, or a sunlight-in-a-jar, every invention sparks laughter, ...

From the first spark of fire to the rise of modern machines, the story of human progress is one big chain reaction of brilliant ideas. Incredible Inventions explores the tools, gadgets, breakthroughs, and bold leaps that reshaped the way we live, travel, communicate, learn, and dream. Inside this book, you’ll discover how simple ideas sparked global revolutions—how a humble wheel transformed movement, how a tiny screw changed engineering, how a spark of electricity lit up entire cities, and how digital inventions rewired the modern mind. You’ll meet the inventors who dared to ...

Discover 15 inventors and inventions that changed the world in this guide for kids ages 8 to 12. Throughout history, Black inventors have achieved some of the world's greatest advancements in science, technology, engineering, and math. This book highlights 15 men and women who made a big impact...

Featuring biographies of Thomas Jennings, Elizabeth Jennings & Elizabeth Jennings (who sat down centuries before Rosa Parks did), Alice Ball, Patricia Bath, George Robert Carruthers, George Grant, Lonnie Johnson (nuclear physicist and inventor of the Super Soaker & Nerf Gun), Charles Turner, Anton Wilhelm Amo, the Russian Noble Abram Petrovich Gannibal, Ivan Abramovich Gannibal, Judith Gideon the Queen of Gonder, Kandake (Candace) the Queens of Meroe, and Princess Adoniah of Kush - Black History is so much more than Rosa Parks! A sequel to Black History is More than Martin Luther King and ...

Discover the incredible stories of kids who changed the world with their ideas! Invent It! takes you on a journey through the lives of young inventors who turned simple moments of curiosity into life-changing creations. From the accidental invention of the Popsicle by an 11-year-old to a 15-year-old creating Braille, this book is packed with real-life stories that prove age is no barrier to innovation. Meet kids who saw everyday problems and turned them into opportunities for amazing solutions—like designing ear muffs to keep warm in the winter or creating gadgets to communicate ...

One day in 1882, Thomas Edison flipped a switch that lit up lower Manhattan with incandescent light and changed the way people live ever after. The electric light bulb was only one of thousands of Edison’s inventions, which include the phonograph and the kinetoscope, an early precursor to the...

"AI for Smart Kids Ages 6-9" takes you on an exciting trip into the world of AI. This book will show you the wonders of AI in a way that is both fun and easy to understand. The only requirement to read this book is that you are curious to learn about new things, and love the wonders of science and technology! In this book, you will discover how AI is changing almost every aspect of our lives, and how it will become an important part of our future. You will learn about the interesting history of AI, from the first ideas about it in ancient times to the amazing innovations that led to its ...

Dive into the enchanting world of Atlantis through the eyes of Arlen, a young inventor whose wild, curly hair is as untamed as his ideas. In a city encircled by crystal walls and shimmering waters, Arlen's inventions bring hope and innovation. From the Aqua Harvester, designed to gather water without harming sea creatures, to the Coral Grower that revives coral reefs, Arlen's creations inspire and unite the people of Atlantis. As he navigates through the challenges posed by the rulers and natural disasters, Arlen's unwavering resolve and compassion lead him to save many lives. His journey ...

This book dives into all that and more! Whether you’re a future scientist, inventor, or just love learning fascinating facts, Think Like a Genius takes you on a fun and fact-filled adventure. This book isn’t just about giving answers—it’s about making science, nature, and inventions come alive with fun explanations, amazing trivia, and real-world examples. Perfect for ages 8-12, Think Like a Genius is filled with surprising and easy-to-understand explanations, so kids will walk away knowing some truly epic facts about the world.

It's time for the annual school talent show, and Frankie is excited to audition with her magic act! She wants to be just like her idol, Adelaide Herrmann, Queen of Magic. But on the day of the audition, Frankie's best friend and Magician's Assistant, Maya, gets a big, scary case of stage fright! How can Maya be Frankie's helper on stage if she can't bring herself to speak in front of their audience? It's up to Frankie Sparks to invent just the perfect thing to help her best friend cope with the spotlight!

The instant New York Times bestseller! From the author of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History comes the highly anticipated follow-up, a beautifully illustrated collectible detailing the lives of women creators around the world. Featuring the true stories of 35 women creators, ranging...

Brimming with mystery and treasure, this action-packed tale sends a boy in need of luck and girl in need of a friend on an adventure that will change their lives forever. Meet George, the third Lord of Devonshire and the unluckiest boy in London. Why is George so unlucky? First, he's an orphan...

Toy inventor - a pretty wild gig. Wow, who wouldn’t want to sit around all day coming up with ideas for toys? The roots of this cool way to make a living were planted when I was only two. Playing pinball taught me my first word: “nickel”. That earliest memory of “play” is first in this series of 151 vignettes. Each of these vivid episodes from ages two to 21 shaped the playful grown-up I became. It’s a fairly typical American childhood.

Accidents happen. Sometimes that’s a good thing. Did you realize cheese puffs, Coca-Cola, Bubble Wrap, and the Post-it note were all invented by accident? This audiobook covers fascinating origin stories of 60 everyday items that were invented by accident; that is, the inventor did not expect to make the product when the product was discovered. Not only will this audiobook share amazing stories about everyday products, but it will also inspire you. We all encounter things that go wrong, and this audiobook reminds us that when life gives lemons, we can make lemonade.