100 Inventions that Shaped World History

Yenne, Bill

0-912517-02-6

Bluewood Books, San Francisco, 1993

This book outlines how technology has shaped our world. The book begins with inventions from the Stone Age through today. The history of simple machines is included along with newer technologies such as the electric light bulb, the elevator and the diesel engine.

Eyewitness Energy

Challonger, Jack

1-56458-232-9

Dorling Kindersley,
New York, 2000

This “supercharged” book is all about energy. Topics range from what is energy, different kinds of energy, and how energy can be used for the benefit of mankind. Pictures and text are highly engaging in this resource.

The Usborne Internet-Linked Library of Science Energy, Forces & Motion

Smith, Alaster

In Usborne tradition this book gives quick explanations about the physics around us and the energy in our lives. The book has many detailed pictures to help explain the complexities of this topic. Internet sites are also linked to topics covered in the book.

Forces and Motion (Science Concepts, Second Series)

Silverstein, Alvin

0822575140

Twenty-First Century Books, 2009

In Forces and Motion, readers are introduced to contact forces, forces at work, simple machines, motion and gravity. Concepts are reinforced with colorful pictures and diagrams.

Energy (Science Concepts, Second Series)

Silverstein, Alvin

Twenty-First Century Books, 2009

This book discusses different forms of energy such as electrical, magnetic, light and heat energy. Concepts are enhanced with attractive pictures and diagrams to reinforce concepts.

Building Big

Macaulay, David

Houghton Mifflin Books For Children, 2000

Supported by elegant pictures, Building Big describes how large structures were built. Structures include bridges, tunnels, dams, domes and skyscrapers. This book is available in paperback and hard cover.

The New Way Things Work

Macaulay, David

0-395-93847-3

Dorling Kindersley, 1988

Originally published as The Way Things Work, this book illustrates and explains physics concepts along with how they can be used in inventions.