Uses short biographies of women inventors around the world to demonstrate how inventions come about.

Do you know what happened when a kid forgot his glass of soda with a stir stick in it outside on a freezing cold night? Popsicles were invented! And did you know ancient people loved to chew on gum, just like we do? Get ready to learn the strange stories behind inventions you use every day. From the guy who thought white-flour snacks were evil so he invented graham crackers to the evolution of ketchup, you'll be amazed how we got the food inventions...

Highlights inventors and their inventions, from the printing of books in the fifteenth century to today's electronic devices.

This book shows a chronological order of scientific breakthroughs, from gunpowder to nuclear power, and how they have changed our lives.

Everyday things like toasters, chocolate bars, and cars are only here because someone bothered to invent them. Learn about these, and other brilliant ideas, from ancient inventions like the wheel, to the high-tech gadgets of the modern world.

"Think tech gurus have it all figured out? Not quite. This book explores some of the biggest technology failures of all time--and how some of those failures led to great success!"--

"Young readers can take a thrilling ride through the history of science - a true-life tale full of twists and turns, unforgettable people and unexpected revelations. Includes: Stone Age: early humans, creating fire and using tools Ancient civilizations: early writing, astrology and medicine. The Medieval and Modern periods: the Renaissance, the Solar System and the Plague 18th & 19th century: the Enlightenment, vaccinations and evolution 20th century:...