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DVDs

John Matthews (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602794023

Learn about the history of DVDs and how and where they are manufactured.

Interactive Whiteboards

John Matthews (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602794030

Learn more about the Interactive WhiteBoards, how they are made and how they end up in schools and offices around the world.

Nanotechnologist

Ann Heinrichs (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602795488

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to work with things so tiny you need special microscopes to see them? That is exactly what nanotechnologists do. These specialists work with the smallest units of matter to make new products and improve existing ones. Look inside to find out more about the scientists who use tiny bits of matter to make big discoveries.

Computers

Kevin Cunningham (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602794009

Find out how and where computers are manufactured and the journey they take before they end up in homes, schools and offices.

Veterinarian

Barbara A. Somervill (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602794405

Introduces readers to the cool career of veterinarian by giving a better understanding of this cool job.

Video Game Designer

Kevin Cunningham (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602794443

Introduces readers to the cool career of video game designer by giving a better understanding of this cool job.

Fire Investigator

Ann Heinrichs (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602795518

Arson investigators are among the first people to arrive at the scene of a fire. These special experts examine a site to find out if a fire was an accident or arson. Look inside to find out more about how arson investigators uncover clues and use science to solve fire mysteries.

Sports Medicine Doctor

Pat Kummer (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602794412

Introduces readers to the cool career of sports medicine doctor by giving a better understanding of this cool job.

Nurse

Kevin Cunningham (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602794382

Introduces readers to the cool career of nursing by giving a better understanding of this cool job.

Space Travel

James M. Flammang (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793811

Who was the first man to walk on the moon? Who developed the space shuttle? Will man ever land on mars? Find the answers to these questions and more when you take a look at space travel from a new perspective.

Passenger Ships

Judy Alter (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793859

Rock climbing walls, swimming pools, mini golf courses, ice skating rinks are now available on passenger ships. How do they do it? Who comes up with the next new thing? What role does innovation play in the development of the next generation of passenger ships? This "Innovation in Transportation" book, Passenger Ships, takes a look at the people and creative ideas that have changed the way we think about passenger ships.

Trains

Katie Marsico (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793835

Where is the fastest train in the world? How is it possible for a train to go under the English Channel? What does the next generations of trains look like? Find the answers to these questions and more when you take a look at trains from a new perspective.

Trucks

Matt Mullins (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793866

Who can up with the idea behind the first truck? How big is the largest truck in the world? How much does it haul? The "Innovation in Transportation" book Trucks takes a look at the people and creative ideas that have changed the way we think about trucks.

Airplanes

Nancy Robinson Masters (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793842

The new Boeing Superliner looks much different than the plane the Wright Brothers flew at Kitty Hawk. Have you ever wondered how new planes are developed? This "Innovation in Transportation" book, Airplanes, takes a look at the people and creative ideas that have changed the way we think about flying.

Cars

James M. Flammang (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793804

Your new family car looks very different than the Model T developed by Henry Ford. Cars of today are much faster, safer, and more reliable than the Model T. Have you ever wondered how new cars are developed? The Innovation in Transportation series takes a look at the people and creative ideas that have changed the automotive industry.

Cargo Ships

James M. Flammang (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793828

We hear a lot about the new global economy. How does it work? How are we able to transport so many products around the world? How have innovations in the development of cargo ships fueled the global economy? Find the answers to these questions and more when you take a look at cargo ships from a new perspective.

Motorcycles

Vicky Franchino (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793873

Who was the first person to ride a motorcycle? How did they come up with idea? Who makes the fastest motorcycle? This "Innovation in Transportation" book, Motorcycles, takes a look at the people and creative ideas that have changed the way we think about motorcycles.

Vision

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793750

From glasses to contacts to Lasik surgery there have been many advances developed to improve people's vision. How have these advances occurred? What role has innovation played in their development? This book helps kids understand the concept of innovation and how it can be used to help overcome and solve many problems.

Vaccines

Judy Alter (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793729

During the 20th century, smallpox was responsible for 500 million deaths, yet by the end of the century the disease was eradicated. How did this amazing accomplishment happen? How was the smallpox and other vaccines developed? This book explores role innovation has played in the development of these powerful disease fighters.

Transplants

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793743

Organ transplantation has come a long way in the past decades. What role has innovation played in these advances? This book helps kids understand the concept of innovation and how it can be used to help overcome and solve many problems.

Emergency Care

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793798

When a medical emergency occurs, seconds often make the difference between life and death. Every day, people are saved as the results of improvements in diagnosis and care. Read this book to explore the many advancements that have occurred in emergency care and the role innovation played in their development.

Surgery

Judy Alter (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793736

Everyday doctors perform surgeries that were unheard of only a few years ago. They continue to make advances that improve people's lives. Using surgery as an example, this book challenges kids to think about innovation and how anything is possible.

Hearing

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793767

There have been many advances developed to help improves peoples hearing. How have these advances occurred? What role has innovation played in their development? This book helps kids understand the concept of innovation and how it can be used to help overcome and solve many problems.

Disease Control

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793774

There is a war raging that you may not be aware of, the fight to prevent the spread of diseases. Everyday health care professionals are focused on controlling the spread of disease. This book exposes students to the innovative tools and techniques healthcare professionals use to track, control, and combat the spread of dangerous diseases.

Artificial Limbs

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793781

Everyday doctors perform artificial limb replacements that were unheard of only a few years ago. They continue to make advances that improve people's lives. Using artificial limbs as an example, this book challenges kids to think about innovation and how anything is possible.