Innovators
The Stories Behind the People Who Shaped the World With 25 Projects
Published on 27. July 2017
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-1-61930-516-8 (ISBN)
Description
Young readers will learn about unsung heroes of innovation who have made advances in health, technology, food science, and discovery. Along with 25 hands-on activities, the book offers a digital experience through links to primary sources, videos, and relevant web sites. Full color.
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Language
English
Place of publication
VT
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Seventh Grade, Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
Product notice
Paper over boards
Dimensions
Height: 257 mm
Width: 208 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
476 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61930-516-8 (9781619305168)
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E-Book
07/2017
Nomad Press
€15.99
Available for download
E-Book
07/2017
Nomad Press
€15.99
Available for download
Persons
Marcia Amidon Lusted has written more than 80 books for young readers, many on historical subjects. As an assistant editor for Cobblestone Publishing and its award-winning history magazines, she has written widely on many different historical eras. Her books for Nomad Press include The Roaring Twenties: Discover the Era of Prohibition, Flappers, and Jazz and Civic Unrest: Investigate the Struggle for Social Change. Marcia lives in Hancock, New Hampshire.
Tom Casteel is an illustrator and cartoonist with a master's degree from the Center for Cartoon Studies. Tom has illustrated several books for Nomad Press, including The Brain: Journey Through the Universe Inside Your Head; Cities: Discover How They Work; and Human Migration: Investigate the Global Journey of Humankind. Tom lives in South Bend, Indiana.