Overview
Part of the 101 Encyclopedia series, this book gathers 101 inventions that changed the way we live — and the inventors who dreamed them up. From world-changing breakthroughs like the airplane, the internet, and the periodic table to the everyday objects children know well — chewing gum, the drinking straw, Play-Doh, the escalator — every entry pairs a familiar thing with the story and the person behind it. Written in clear, friendly language and kept short enough to dip into, each fact rewards curiosity rather than overwhelming it, so young readers stay absorbed and keep turning pages. Along the way, children build broad general knowledge, expand their vocabulary, and grow the reading confidence that comes from independent, rewarding pages — while a genuine sense of how ideas shape the world develops with every entry. Bright, engaging, and endlessly browsable from A to Z, the 101 Encyclopedia series gives children the thing they're hungriest for — answers — making it a screen-free source of wonder that earns its place on the shelf and in the home library.
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