Inventions & Inventors

In December of 1938, a chemist in a German laboratory made a shocking discovery: When placed next to radioactive material, a Uranium atom split in two. That simple discovery launched a scientific race that spanned three continents....

This adaptation of New York Times best-selling author Steven Johnson's adult book and popular PBS series explores the fascinating and interconnected stories of innovations - like clean drinking water and electricity - that changed the way people live....

When Temple Grandin was born, her parents knew that she was different. It wasn’t until years later that she was diagnosed with autism, a brain disorder that makes communication difficult....

All aboard for an unforgettable journey through the history, power, and future of trains! From the first steam engines that changed the world to today’s high-speed bullet trains and futuristic maglevs, The Big Questions: What Are Trains? takes young listeners on a thrilling adventure through time.

Newbery Medalist Tae Keller’s debut is a resplendent account of humankind’s relationship with our most precious resource: the sun.

With exclusive access to Elon, his family, and his friends, this book traces Elon's journey from a kid in South Africa to a young man in the United States, his dramatic technical inventions....

"Fun Facts Book: Wacky Inventions and Surprising Discoveries" is your gateway to a world of unexpected breakthroughs designed to captivate explorers of all ages without being too simplistic or complex.

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....

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....

Before Isaac Newton became the father of physics or a leader of the scientific revolution, he was a boy living in an apothecary's house, observing and experimenting....

As young boys, Orville and Wilbur Wright loved all things mechanical. As adults, the brothers worked together to invent, build, and fly the world's first successful airplane. This is the fascinating story of the two inventors and aviation pioneers....

Jaw-Dropping Facts and Some Silly "You Be the Judge" Trivia That Kids Can't Get Enough Of! Tired of boring facts? Want to know mind-blowing information that will make learning fun and spark imagination? Watch as amazing facts become unforgettable, and silly trivia gets kids thinking!

When we think of accidents or mistakes, we automatically think of failure–that you need to throw everything out and start over from scratch, or maybe just give up. Well, these inventors and creators proved that notion wrong....

From Karyn Parson' comes the little known story of Garrett Morgan, an African American inventor who created the traffic signal....

Amazing Facts to Blow Your Mind unveils a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. This isn't just a collection of trivia; it's a meticulously curated portal to the wonders of our universe, tailored for the eternally curious of all ages.

From machine learning to virtual surgery practice, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in medical artificial intelligence....

The future is here. Explore the world of robots and artificial intelligence in this kids’ STEM book by robotics professor Dr. Henny Admoni.

Moving, funny, and totally true childhood biographies of Bill Gates, Madam C. J. Walker, Hedy Lamarr, Walt Disney, and 12 other international innovators....

The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. That was Thomas Edison's philosophy....

The heartfelt and funny memoir of a boy who built himself a prosthetic arm out of the world-famous toy bricks....

You sit on it every day, but how much do you really know about your toilet? Discover the history of pooping and peeing in this frankly disgusting nonfiction audiobook....

Are you looking for a way to ignite your child's curiosity and love for learning? 100 Amazing Facts for Kids is the perfect adventure for young minds eager to explore the wonders of the world.

Winner of the Caldecott Medal, this stunning audiobook depicts Louis Bleriot's historic first cross-Channel flight. Listen to learn more....

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.

Both Thomas Edison and Henry Ford started off as insatiably curious tinkerers. That curiosity led them to become inventors - with very different results....