Brilliant People, Big Ideas
We eat, play, and even stay healthy thanks to some brilliant people. But who were the scientists, chefs, and inventors who came up with these big ideas? A mixture of fun illustrations and real-life photos teaches readers how everything from the potato chip to the X-ray first came to be. A hall of fame section at the end of each book showcases these never-ending discoveries and may even inspire some young readers to have brilliant new ideas.
| Interest Level | Grade 1 - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| BISACS | JNF061010, JNF007000, JNF000000 |
| Genre | High-Interest, Nonfiction |
| Copyright | 2024 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Series | Brilliant People, Big Ideas |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Dimensions | 7.75 x 7.75 |
| ISBN | 9798889163558, 9798889168546, 9798889168553 |
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| Title Format | Reinforced book, Hosted eBook, Savings Bundle |
| Author | Rebecca Phillips-Bartlett |
SLJ Review of Brilliant People, Big Ideas
Brief introductions to various inventions and their inventors. It took Nicholas Appert 14 years to perfect his idea of canning. Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered penicillin when he left mold in a dish. Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. Mary Anderson produced the windshield wiper. Colorful illustrations of the subjects and their inventions accompany the texts.
Some inventors often left out of other age-appropriate tomes are featured, including Alice H. Parker (inventor of central gas heating) and Garrett Morgan (created yellow light used in traffic signals). The information provided is scant, including only names, dates, and inventions, but enough to be intriguing—young readers will find themselves wanting to seek out more information.
VERDICT: Colorful illustrations combined with interesting facts make these volumes attractive to browsers, and selectors should consider.
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