The world today is very different than it was in the past. From pirates wearing eye patches and plague doctors treating an unseen illness to great fires and the moon landing, history is full of many incredible moments. But how do we know so much about it? Sometimes you just have to ask why? Lively text paired with photos and fun illustrations make it easy to stay curious about the world around you.
Have you flown on a plane or traveled by train? Do you know the people who made these moving marvels possible? From the bike to the hot air balloon, who do we have to thank for these amazing moving inventions? Follow along with engaging illustrations, captivating photos, and fun text to learn all about the scientists, engineers, and inventors who were brilliant people with big ideas.
Some of the things we use every day started as big mistakes. From the sticky note to the potato chip, who do we have to thank for these accidental inventions? Follow along with engaging illustrations, captivating photos, and fun text to learn all about the scientists, engineers, and inventors who were brilliant people with big ideas.
Technology solves problems to make our lives better. From telephones to video games, who do we have to thank for our favorite technological wonders? Follow along with engaging illustrations, captivating photos, and fun text to learn all about the scientists, engineers, and inventors who were brilliant people with big ideas.
What is your favorite food? Do you know the first person to make this tasty treat or yummy meal? From tasty frozen pizzas to colorful cotton candy, who do we have to thank for our favorite food inventions? Follow along with engaging illustrations, captivating photos, and fun text to learn all about the chefs, scientists, and food inventors who were brilliant people with big ideas.
For thousands of years, people wondered what space was like. Thanks to big teams and lots of planning, these trailblazers safely explore space. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to help readers learn all about our greatest adventures.
Most of our world is covered by water, but we have only explored some of it. Follow a few trailblazers as they adventure on and under the sea. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to help readers learn all about our greatest adventures.
For thousands of years, people have wished they could fly. Thanks to a few trailblazers, people soar through the air every day. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to help readers learn all about our greatest adventures.
In the past, traveling was difficult. Some places weren't even on maps! But many trailblazers have found ways to explore our world. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to help readers learn all about our greatest adventures.
Little pieces of paper help people remember things and leave quick notes, but did you know sticky notes were a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a useful tool. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!
What do spending a year in bed, making fake memories, and suggesting a giant eruption for the good of the planet have in common? They are all done in the name of silly and strange science! Dive into the wacky world of science. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to bring some of the craziest science to life!
It's fun to spray around at parties, but did you know spray string was a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into something silly to play with. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!
The giant, flightless Thunderbird was a creature so legendary tales of the animal are still told today. With their size and skills as predators, it's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the day. But many of the large animals of the Pleistocene epoch were not dinos. Become a paleontologist as you explore colorful illustrations and fabulous fossil photos to take a trip back in time and discover who was and was not a dino.
It's a quick way to heat up your food, but did you know the microwave oven was a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a common household appliance. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!
They're a cool treat on a hot day, but did you know there was a long time before ice cream became handheld? Learn the story of how this sticky, melting treat gained its cone. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders when we find ourselves in sticky situations!
Allosaurs hunted with sharp teeth, and Steogosaurs developed bones like armor to stay safe from fierce predators. It's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the Jurassic period. But what about creatures flying high in the sky or the predators lurking under the waves? Many of those animals were not dinos. Become a paleontologist of the Jurassic as you explore colorful illustrations and fabulous fossil photos to take a trip back in time and discover who was and was not a dino.
At first, small dinos scampered along on small legs. But it wasn't long before long-necked sauropods began to tower over the landscape. It's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the Triassic period. But what about other fierce creatures roaming the land and lurking under the waves? Many of those animals were not dinos. Become a paleontologist of the Triassic as you explore colorful illustrations and fabulous fossil photos to take a trip back in time and discover who was and was not a dino.
Tyrannosaurus rex had sharp teeth that could bit through bone, and Triceratops must have been an intimidating sight with their large frills and prominent horns. It's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the Cretaceous period. But what about creatures flying high in the sky or predators lurking under the waves? Many of these animals were not dinos. Become a paleontologist of the Cretaceous as you explore colorful illustrations and fabulous fossil photos to take a trip back in time and discover who was and was not a dino.
Chocolate chip cookies are delicious, but did you know they were a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a favorite treat. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!
Pop! Bubble gum is a fun treat, but did you know it was first made by mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a favorite candy. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!
From clay tablets to video calls, communication has come a long way between then and now. Carefully leveled text and engaging historic images help readers explore the role of communication through the ages in this fun and informative series. Encourage readers to compare and contrast the past and present!
From simple wooden dolls to talking toy robots, toys and games have come a long way between then and now. Carefully leveled text and engaging historic images help readers explore the role of toys and games through the ages in this fun and informative series. Encourage readers to compare and contrast the past and present!
From simple carts to flying planes, transportation has come a long way between then and now. Carefully leveled text and engaging historic images help readers explore the role of transportation through the ages in this fun and informative series. Encourage readers to compare and contrast the past and present!
From one-room schoolhouses to big buildings with lots of classrooms, schools have come a long way between then and now. Carefully leveled text and engaging historic images help readers explore the role of school through the ages in this fun and informative series. Encourage readers to compare and contrast the past and present!
