<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The Invention Hunters visit a child's home in their flying museum, where they learn how electricity works.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Learn about electricity the fun way! The Magic School Bus meets <i>The Way Things Work</i> in this kid-friendly guide to understanding the basics of electricity, perfect for budding engineers. </b><b></b> <p/>The Invention Hunters travel the globe in their flying museum collecting the world's greatest inventions! This time, they've landed in a kid's backyard, and these silly scientists think they've stumbled on incredible specimens, from umbrellas and lipsticks to coins and rockets. But what they really discover--with a kid as their guide--is how electricity and magnetism powers lamps, batteries, and even toasters! <p/>Using simple explanations and diagrams and a heaping helping of humor, the Invention Hunters make the perfect companions for curious kids who are ready to learn about science, physics, engineering, history, and more.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Praise for <i>The Invention Hunters Discover How Machines Work</i>: <br></b><br>* Like...David Macaulay and Captain Underpants, this routinely silly, genuinely intelligent deep dive into engineering basics leaves kids as informed as they are amused. ---<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review <p/>The text and illustrations succeed in grabbing the readers' attention because of the vivid colors and spirit of fun. The characters are quirky and silly, making this nonfiction book about simple machines...engaging. ---<i>School Library Connection</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Korwin Briggs</b> is a writer and illustrator who makes books, comics, and infographics about history and science. He's also the author and illustrator of <i>Gods and Heroes: Mythology Around the World</i> and a webcomic, <i>Veritable Hokum</i>. He lives in Queens, New York, and he invites you to visit his website at KorwinBriggs.com.
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