The 50 States of Invention: Coast to Coast Innovation and Creation
Feb 2027 · Wide Eyed Editions
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America may be the home of the brave, but did you know it’s also the home of trampolines, disco balls, and the cherry on your ice cream sundae?
When it comes to genius inventors and their game changing ideas, every state has a story to tell. In The 50 States of Invention, you’ll discover over 300 of the most marvelous, from the Tennessee dentist who invented cotton candy to the slam-dunk creation of basketball in Massachusetts.
This compendium of gadgets, gizmos, and great creations from every state includes:
Showcasing pioneering technologies that changed the world, as well as everyday items whose history you’ve probably never thought about, The 50 States of Invention is full of "No way!" moments, guaranteed to get your brain whizzing with ideas about what you can invent next.
Also in The 50 States series: The 50 States, 50 Trailblazers of the 50 States, 50 Adventures in the 50 States, The 50 States in 50 Words, and 50 Maps of the World.
When it comes to genius inventors and their game changing ideas, every state has a story to tell. In The 50 States of Invention, you’ll discover over 300 of the most marvelous, from the Tennessee dentist who invented cotton candy to the slam-dunk creation of basketball in Massachusetts.
This compendium of gadgets, gizmos, and great creations from every state includes:
- The Mars rover designed and built in Oklahoma
- Monster trucks from Missouri
- A shrimp-peeling machine from Louisiana
- Toilet paper from New York
- The humble spork from Rhode Island
- And many, many more!
Showcasing pioneering technologies that changed the world, as well as everyday items whose history you’ve probably never thought about, The 50 States of Invention is full of "No way!" moments, guaranteed to get your brain whizzing with ideas about what you can invent next.
Also in The 50 States series: The 50 States, 50 Trailblazers of the 50 States, 50 Adventures in the 50 States, The 50 States in 50 Words, and 50 Maps of the World.
America may be the home of the brave, but did you know it’s also the home of trampolines, disco balls, and the cherry on your ice cream sundae?
When it comes to genius inventors and their game changing ideas, every state has a story to tell. In The 50 States of Invention, you’ll discover over 3...
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About the author
Born in New York and now based in sunny California, Heather Alexander is the author of numerous books for children, both fiction and nonfiction, including Only in America, Haunted USA, On the Plane Activity Book, and the Life on Earth series. Heather also works as a children's book editor. Visit her at heatheralexanderbooks.com.
Brad Woodard is an illustrator and co-founder of the creative studio Brave the Woods. Working across logo design, animation, print media, and fashion, his work champions a love of adventure, exploration, and collaboration.
Born in New York and now based in sunny California, Heather Alexander is the author of numerous books for children, both fiction and nonfiction, including Only in America, Haunted USA, On the Plane Activity Book, and the Life on Earth series. Heather also works as a children's book editor. Visit ...
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