The Invention Hunters Discover How Machines Work
$24.26
- Paperback
48 pages
- Release Date
26 October 2021
Summary
As Kirkus Reviews noted in a starred review, “Like the love child of David Macaulay and Captain Underpants, this routinely silly, genuinely intelligent deep dive into engineering basics leaves kids as informed as they are amused.” Using simple explanations and diagrams and a heaping helping of humor, the Invention Hunters make the perfect companions for curious kids who are ready to learn about science, physics, history, and more.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316436830 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0316436836 |
| Author: | Korwin Briggs |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 26 October 2021 |
| Weight: | 216g |
| Dimensions: | 214mm x 278mm x 10mm |
| Series: | The Invention Hunters |
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Critics Review
- “Like…David Macaulay and Captain Underpants, this routinely silly, genuinely intelligent deep dive into engineering basics leaves kids as informed as they are amused.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review“The balance of the fantastical story with scientific and historical facts makes this a good title to recommend to fiction and nonfiction readers alike.”–School Library Journal“The text and illustrations succeed in grabbing the readers’ attention because of the vivid colors and spirit of fun. The characters are quirky and silly, making this nonfiction book about simple machines…engaging.”–School Library Connection
About The Author
Korwin Briggs
Korwin Briggs is a writer and illustrator who makes books, comics, and infographics about history and science. He has written the Invention Hunters series which includes, The Invention Hunters Discover How Machines Work, The Invention Hunters Discover How Electricity Works, The Invention Hunters Discover How Light Works, and The Invention Hunters Discover How Sound Works. He’s also the author and illustrator of Gods and Heroes: Mythology Around the World and a webcomic, Veritable Hokum. He lives in New York.
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