The Spark of Invention
The Spark of Invention series provides readers with an inside look at some of the items we use every day. From the Internet and the cell phone to the television and the skateboard, readers will discover what prompted the invention, the science, designing, and testing that went into it, as well the lasting impact it has had on society. Full-color photographs, infographics, and fact-filled captions will captivate young readers. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Compelling narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the cell phone's invention: why there was a need for it, its design and testing, the science behind it, and its lasting impact.… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 590
- ATOS 3.9
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Compelling narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the hybrid car's invention: why there was a need for it, its design and testing, the science behind it, and its lasting impact.… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 780
- ATOS 4.8
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Compelling narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the Internet's invention: why there was a need for it, its design and testing, the science behind it, and its lasting impact.… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 570
- ATOS 4.2
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Compelling narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the personal computer's invention: why there was a need for it, its design and testing, the science behind it, and its lasting… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 670
- ATOS 4.6
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Compelling narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the skateboard's invention: why there was a need for it, its design and testing, the science behind it, and its lasting impact.… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 550
- ATOS 3.8
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Compelling narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the snowboard's invention: why there was a need for it, its design and testing, the science behind it, and its lasting impact.… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 590
- ATOS 4.2
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Compelling narrative nonfiction text presents the story of television's invention: why there was a need for it, its design and testing, the science behind it, and its lasting impact.… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 600
- ATOS 4.1
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Compelling narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the video game's invention: why there was a need for it, its design and testing, the science behind it, and its lasting impact.… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 660
- ATOS 4.2
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 6.5 x 9