Why is Lewis Latimer important? His invention of the carbon filament made light bulbs more afforable and longer lasting. Readers follow his journey from working with Alexander Graham Bell to improving
Why is Benjamin Franklin important? He invented the lightning rod and much more! Readers follow the journey of this inventor and founding father. Franklin created the lightning rod and other invention
Why is Jerome Lemelson important? His inventions helped create industrial robots, cassette players, and more! Readers follow his journey from struggling inventor to a multimillionaire with more than 6
Chirping fills the night air, and you know crickets must be nearby! But did you also know that each species has its own unique song? Or that these tiny jumpers have ears on their legs? Meet cool crick
Did you know many praying mantises are masters of disguise? Some blend in with dead leaves. Others look like lovely flowers. But all are fierce hunters! Meet powerful praying mantises from around the
Why is Lonnie Johnson important? He invented the Super Soaker! Readers follow his journey from a NASA engineer working on missions to Jupiter and Saturn to becoming the inventor of one of the most pop
Spiders are famous for their complex webs, but that's not how all of these eight-legged critters catch food. Some chase prey on the ground. Others hide and grab bugs that come too close! Excite kids'
Dig in the dirt and you'll find . . . worms! But did you know that many live underwater? Or that some can grow as long as 9 feet? Excite kids' natural curiosity with this Smithsonian Little Entomologi
Let in the light! Introduce early readers preK-2 to light and how it plays a part in their everyday lives. Find out where light comes from, how we see it, and if it really bounces! Readers explore bas
We have Ralph Baer to thank for the video games people play around the world today. What were the steps Baer took that led him to his famous invention? The Capstone Interactive edition comes with simu
A world without telephones? Impossible for most young readers to imagine. Let them know they can thank inventor Alexander Graham Bell for every ringtone! Filled with facts and photos, Bell's story hig
Computers touch our lives everyday, in countless ways, but how do they know what to do? How do we communicate with them and they with each other? Language! Grace Hopper was a pioneer in computer progr
What was that sound? Introduce early readers preK-2 to sound and how it plays a part in their everyday lives. Find out how sound is made, how it travels, and how we can hear it. Readers explore the ba
The light bulbs we use today in our schools and homes are thanks to Thomas Edison. What were the steps Edison took that led him to the world-changing invention we know him for today?
In the early 20th century, Madame C.J. Walker identified a problem, one she herself had: African Americans had no hair care products specifically designed for their hair type. So what did she do? The
Full of energy? Introduce early readers preK-2 to energy and how it plays a part in their everyday lives. Find out what energy is, where it comes from, and the forms it can take. Readers explore the b
Get moving! Introduce early readers preK-2 to motion and how it plays a part in their everyday lives. Find out what motion is, what is fast, what is slow, and how gravity fits in. Readers explore the
Matter matters! Introduce early readers preK-2 to matter and how it plays a part in their everyday lives. Find out what matter is, the states of matter, and how matter can change. Readers explore the
Did you know that the Gaboon viper snake can weigh more than 44 pounds? Meet giant snakes, venomous lizards, and other intriguing reptiles at the Smithsonian National Zoo in these first books reviewed
Did you know that emus can run 31 miles per hour? Meet high-flying vultures, speedy emus, and other beautiful birds at the Smithsonian National Zoo in these first books reviewed by Smithsonian experts
Did you know that the sand cat can survive without water? Meet gentle gazelles, screaming armadillos, and other mammals at the Smithsonian National Zoo in these first books reviewed by Smithsonian exp
Did you know that electric eels can make 800 volts of electricity? Meet giant arapaimas, hungry piranhas, and other fascinating fish at the Smithsonian National Zoo in these first books reviewed by Sm
