The Kids' Invention Book (Kids' Ventures) (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "Do you know what's unusual about earmuffs?..." (more)
Key Phrases: invention contest, fish feeder, Kiddie Stool, Happy Hand, Chester Greenwood (more...)

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Gr. 4^-6. Erlbach uses the success of 15-year-old Chester Greenwood, who invented earmuffs in 1873, as the takeoff point for introducing more than a dozen contemporary children who have created their own inventions. Each double-page spread profiles one child and his or her invention, some of which have won national recognition in inventors' contests. Readers will enjoy the stories behind such clever creations as an edible pet-food spoon, an adjustable jump-rope belt, and a portable wheelchair ramp; and the accounts serve as wonderful encouragement for kids who want to pursue ideas of their own. In fact, the last several chapters are devoted to helping inventors make their vision a reality, including a discussion on patents. The further resources will also be helpful. Stephanie Zvirin

Product Description

Profiles eleven inventors between the ages of eight and fourteen, describes the steps involved in inventing a new product, and discusses contests, patents, lawyers, and clubs.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Lerner Publications (August 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822524147
• ISBN-13: 978-0822524144
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,735,409 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, March 31, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Kids' Invention Book (Kids' Ventures) (Paperback)

How can kids invent all these things any way? Oh my Gosh. One kid (Reeba) invented the all-in-one washer-dryer. How come they don't sell this? My mom wants to buy one. Another kid (Eric) invented what he called Dial-A-Fish. You call your phone number and enter a secret code and when you do that, the fish bowl will shake food into the bowl so the fish can eat. Angel and Kathryn invented a two-door mailbox so people won't get hurt when they get the mail. Josh invented a thrower device for people who want to play baseball but they don't have any hands. Suzanna invented an edible spoon for feeding your pets without having to clean the spoon. Elizabeth invented a Happy Hand. I couldn't figure out why it was so useful until I read the whole story. She was the youngest American female to receive a patent.
reviewed by DC age 7