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A walk around the block : stoplight secrets, mischievous squirrels, manhole mysteries & other stuff you see every day (and know nothing about) / by Carlsen, Spike,1952-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."On his regular walk one morning, Spike Carlsen realized there was an entire world outside his front door that he knew nothing about. How does that fire hydrant work, he wondered? Why are street lights shining more brightly than ever before? And, on a more personal level, why does an easy stroll around the neighborhood always leave him feeling more creative and spry, better able to take on the day? A simple walk around the block set Carlsen off on an investigative journey to discover everything he could about every thing we take for granted in our everyday life, from manhole covers and recycling bins to pedestrian crossings and bike lanes. Leading readers on a spirited adventure through his hometown, and other environs, Carlsen explains with wit and erudition the engineering marvels, unheralded utilities, and secret economic and health benefits hiding in plain sight. Like how the addition of a front porch reduces crime and increases property value. And how planting a $10 boulevard tree cuts air-conditioning costs by 20 percent, while generating approximately $30,000 worth of oxygen and $31,000 worth of erosion control. Or how a simple walk, in addition to reduce your chances of a stroke (20 percent), cardiovascular disease (30 percent), and broken bones (40 percent), can increase creativity by 60 percent. Engaging, entertaining, and informative, A walk around the block is a narrative celebration of all the seemingly random stuff we encounter at any given moment"--
Subjects: Curiosities and wonders.; Material culture.; Recreation.; Inventions.; Questions and answers.;

A Native American thought of it : amazing inventions and innovations / by Landon, Rocky,1958-; MacDonald, David,1961-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Indians of North America; Indians of North America; Inventions;
© 2008., Annick Press,

The inventor [videorecording] / by Capobianco, Jim,film director,film producer,screenwriter.; Cotillard, Marion,1975-voice actor.; Fry, Stephen,1957-voice actor.; Granjon, Pierre-Luc,film director.; Metz, Martin(Film producer),film producer.; Politowski, Adrian,1978-film producer.; Ridley, Daisy,1992-voice actor.; Rippberger, Robert,1988-film producer.; Breaking Glass Pictures (Firm),publisher.;
Voices: Stephen Fry, Daisy Ridley, Marion Cotillard, Matt Berry, Natalie Palamides."The insatiably curious and headstrong Leonardo da Vinci leaves Italy to join the French court, where he can experiment freely, inventing flying contraptions, incredible machines, and study the human body. There, joined in his adventure by the audacious princess Marguerite, Leonardo will uncover the answer to the ultimate question--What is the meaning of it all?"--MPAA rating: PG.DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Children's films.; Animated films.; Comedy films.; Feature films.; Fiction films.; Stop-motion animation films.; Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519; Inventions; Princesses;
For private home use only.

Free to make : how the maker movement is changing our schools, our jobs, and our minds / by Dougherty, Dale,author.;
Subjects: Makerspaces; Industrial arts.; New products.; Inventions.; Creative ability.; SELF-HELP / Creativity.; EDUCATION / Non-Formal Education.; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Inventions.;

Ingenious : how Canadian innovators made the world smaller, smarter, kinder, safer, healthier, wealthier and happier / by Johnston, David,1941-author.; Jenkins, Tom,1959-author.;
"Successful innovation is always inspired by at least one of three forces--insight, necessity, and simple luck. Ingenious moves through history to explore what circumstances, incidents, coincidences, and collaborations motivated each great Canadian idea, and what twist of fate then brought that idea into public acceptance. Above all, the book explores what goes on in the mind of an innovator, and maps the incredible spectrum of personalities that have struggled to improve the lot of their neighbours, their fellow citizens, and their species. From the marvels of aboriginal invention such as the canoe, snowshoe, igloo, dogsled, lifejacket, and bunk bed to the latest pioneering advances in medicine, education, philanthropy, science, engineering, community development, business, the arts, and the media, Canadians have improvised and collaborated their way to international admiration. Ingenious tells you why they did it and how they made the world a better place."--
Subjects: Inventions; Inventors; Technological innovations;

The most magnificent thing / by Spires, Ashley,1978-;
A little girl has a wonderful idea. With the help of her canine assistant, she is going to make the most magnificent thing! She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will work. But making the most magnificent thing turns out to be harder than she thinks.LSC
Subjects: Inventions; Girls; Frustration; Anger; Dogs;
© 2014., Kids Can Press,

The most magnificent idea / by Spires, Ashley,1978-;
Usually, the girl is an idea machine -- sometimes her brain is so full of ideas that her hands can't keep up. But today feels different. She seems to have everything she needs to get to work... but she doesn't know what to make! She searches high and low for an idea. She and her dog go for a walk, they brainstorm, they research, they dig through the entire house, but the girl can't find a single idea anywhere. What if she never has another idea ever again?LSC
Subjects: Inventions; Girls; Frustration; Anger; Dogs;

Dad's book of awesome science experiments : from boiling ice and exploding soap to erupting volcanoes and launching rockets, 30 inventive experiments to excite the whole family! / by Adamick, Mike.;
LSC
Subjects: Science; Science projects.;
© c2014., Adams Media,

A history of just about everything : 180 events, people and inventions that changed the world / by MacLeod, Elizabeth,1958-; Wishinsky, Frieda.; Leng, Qin.;
An overview and time line of all the great events, people, and inventions that changed history, including information on their ongoing impact.LSC
Subjects: World history; Civilization; Inventions;
© c2013., Kids Can Press,

The Mesmer menace / by Hamilton, K. R.(Kersten R.); Hamilton, James(James Clayson),1981-;
Daring dachshund Noodles narrates as evil Mesmers bent on world domination arrive at the Amazing Automated Inn, where eleven-year-old inventor Wally Kennewickett, aided by Noodles and the inn's automatons, tries to foil their plans.LSC
Subjects: Adventure fiction.; Humorous fiction.; Science fiction.; Dachshunds; Dogs; Hypnotism; Inventions; Robots;

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