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Meet J. Armand Bombardier / by MacLeod, Elizabeth.; Deas, Mike,1982-;
A look at the life of inventor and businessman J. Armand Bombardier, whose most famous invention was the snowmobile.LSC
Subjects: Bombardier, Joseph-Armand, 1907-1964; Inventors; Snowmobiles;

Quick homemade : fast, fresh meals in 30 minutes. by Better Homes and Gardens Books (Firm),issuing body.;
"Cook fresh and flavorful meals in 30 minutes--or less--with inventive recipes from Better Homes and Gardens"--
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Quick and easy cooking.;

Captain Underpants and the sensational saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot: the twelfth epic novel / by Pilkey, Dav,1966-;
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Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Captain Underpants (Fictitious character); Superheroes; School principals; Supervillains; Brainwashing; Inventions; Elementary schools;

Unleashed / by Korman, Gordon.;
"An uncontrollable Doberman. A wacky invention contest. A boys vs. girls rivalry. A mysterious theft. And a whole lot of laughs"--www.amazon.ca.LSC
Subjects: Bing, Griffin (Fictitious character); Doberman pinscher; Human-animal relationships; Enemies; Inventions; Competition (Psychology); Contests;
© 2015., Scholastic Press,

Ancient machines : from wedges to waterwheels / by Woods, Michael,1946-; Woods, Mary B.(Mary Boyle),1946-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 85) and index.Discusses the invention of six simple machines in various ancient civilizations from the Stone Age to the fall of the Roman Empire.
Subjects: Simple machines; Machinery;
© c2000., Runestone Press,

The American experiment : dialogues on a dream / by Rubenstein, David M.,author.;
Pulitzer Prize-winning historians, diplomats, music legends, and sports giants explore the grand American experiment in democracy, culture, innovation, and ideas, revealing the setbacks, suffering, invention, ingenuity, and social movements that continue to shape our vision of what America is -- and what it can be.
Subjects: Interviews.; Historians; National characteristics, American;

Survival of the fittest. by Donnelly, Rebecca.; Saburi, Misa.;
Includes bibliographical references."Welcome back to Survival of the Fittest! Here, animals of all sizes and skills compete to see who can come up with the most useful and clever design for a product based on something in the natural world. Today's theme is: Medical Marvels! Dive in with Mosquito, Sea Urchin, Octopus, and more as they present inventions inspired by their own unique anatomy. From sticky suction cups to water-repellent skin, who will impress the sharks the most?"--
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Animal comics.; Educational comics.; Nonfiction comics.; Medical technology; Technological innovations; Inventions; Animals; Adaptation (Biology); Cartoons and comics.;

Cars / by Oxlade, Chris;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.Presents an overview of the history and development of the automobile and its impact on the twentieth century.
Subjects: Automobiles; Transportation;
© 1998., Raintree Steck-Vaughn,

Teleportation and other luxuries [graphic novel] / by Bongiovanni, Archie,author.; Broder, Dayn,editor.; Eizik, Marla,editor.; Gattoni, Lucas,letterer.; Hitzhusen, Lauren,editor.; Levesque, Jack,book designer.; Sánchez, Camilo,designer.; Verhoeven, Lucas,illustrator.; Verhoeven, Mary,illustrator.;
In a bustling futurist metropolis, the Blamazon Teen Scientist Competition promises not just scientific glory, but fame and substantial financial rewards as well. Among the contestants, four teenagers from different backgrounds form an unlikely team: Tyler Risley, a teen heartthrob known for his genius-level intellect, Gabby, a grumpy nonbinary anarchist with a knack and distrust for science, Allegra, a shy and brilliant loner hiding her vast intelligence, and L.J., a small town jack-of-all-trades with an unparalleled knack for engineering. Amidst their bickering and missteps, they uncover the secret of teleportation. Despite this invention being a clear albeit dangerous way to win, it becomes apparent that perhaps victory isn't their only collective goal.Young adult.
Subjects: Science fiction comics.; Coming-of-age comics.; Graphic novels.; Contests; Inventions; Science fairs; Teenagers; Teleportation;

How to write a poem / by Alexander, Kwame.; Nikaido, Deanna.; Sweet, Melissa,1956-;
Combines playful text with inventive artwork to encourage readers to celebrate the magic of discovering their very own poetry in the world around them.Ages 4-8.
Subjects: Picture books.; Imagination; Poetry;