Synopses & Reviews
It is hard for kids to imagine that everything they see and use was once invented by someone. From computer games to ball point pens, Teddy bears to drinking straws, I Wonder Why Zippers Have Teeth clues kids into the behind-the-scenes people and stories behind many objects they use every day. The question and answer format is great for further discussion, the entertaining pictures keep the pages turning. It will change the way readers think about the things they use, and hopefully inspire a few to dream up some new ones!
Review
Children's Literature This affordable paperback offers a good introduction to engineering, research and development for budding inventors and beginning readers alike. A good addition to home, classroom or library bookshelves!
Synopsis
"What did people use before they had refrigerators?" and "Where do inventors get their ideas?" are some of the questions answered in this intriguing look at inventions.
About the Author
BARBARA TAYLOR has won numerous awards including the American Association of Physics Science Writing Award and the Geographical Association Gold Award.