Who would ever think milk could become a shirt? Or that we'd consider making umbrellas for our pets? Inventions can be incredible, intense, and inexplicable! Dive into the wacky world of inventions. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to bring some of the craziest inventions to life!--

A young aspiring engineer must first conquer her fear of failure.

Learn about one of the most important inventions in history.

In this book, Bill Hammack, better known as The Engineer Guy, takes us on a whirlwind tour of how humans built the world we know today. From the grand stone arches of medieval cathedrals to the mundane modern soda can, Hammack explains the golden rule of thumb that underlies every new building technique, every technological advancement, and every creative solution that leads us one step closer to a better, more functional world. Perfect for readers...

Tells the story of how women throughout the ages have responded to situations confronting them in daily life by inventing such items as correction fluid, space helmets, and disposable diapers.

Eddie Becker has the idea of a lifetime, and creates plans for what he promises is going to be a million-dollar invention. Then the plans get stolen. Worst of all, after Jigsaw does some digging, he suspects the principal may be the thief! Now Jigsaw has to invent a gadget of his own to find out the truth.

This book explains how gecko feet inspired the invention of a new adhesive tape, incorporating both historical and scientific perspectives.

Call them America's Tinkerpreneurs- unsung innovators from the past who commercialized their "little" ideas to create products, companies, wealth, and opportunities that thrive today. Enlisting the nation's first venture capitalist, they were tireless, self-made, and largely self-taught. They raised our standard of living with the creation of everyday items we take for granted, from razors to bottle caps, flashlights to bridge cables. And, yes, they...

It sure is good to be Bill Sure these days. He's the most famous kid in his school...and the world! His invention, the All Ball, is flying off the shelves. Now Billy is hosting an online contest to help other kid inventors. Ideas like the Sibling Silencer. No-wash Socks, and a pencil that does all your homework start pouring in. With so many great ideas, it certainly won't be easy to pick a winner. - It also won't be easy for Billy to keep the secret...

Virtual-reality headsets are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of virtual-reality immersion from the stereoscope and View-Master to flight simulators and arcade games to today's head mounted displays! Palmer Lucky and Occulus Rift are featured, and a colorful infographic shows how a virtual-reality headset works. Readers will learn about the future of virtual-reality headsets including military training...