Inventors You Should Know About

A parent might reach for this book when their curious child starts taking things apart to see how they work or gets frustrated when a creative project fails. It's a perfect response to the question, "How did they think of that?" This book introduces young readers to a diverse group of inventors, from the minds behind the Super Soaker and video games to the woman who created windshield wipers. It highlights themes of curiosity, resilience, and creative problem-solving, showing that innovation often comes from perseverance. For ages 7-10, its engaging, bite-sized biographies and colorful illustrations make the history of technology accessible and inspiring, helping children see that they too can be inventors in their own lives.