Outlines the process of making and patenting inventions and presents innovations in such fields as transportation, appliances, child and pet care, and amusement that did not work, were too early or too late, or failed for other reasons.

A rhyming story about a child's first trip to the library.

Explores the causes of pain in the human body, and reveals how to ease various types of pain, including bee stings, pulled muscles, sore throats, and headaches.

Shares the experiences of growing up in the White House, discusses the good and the bad, and profiles the children that have lived there.

"Did you know that a sneeze moves at about 100 mph? These unbelievably weird things about the human body seem too crazy to be true, but are! Whether amazing, silly, or just plain gross, these peculiar and fascinating things about the human body will surprise and delight fun-fact lovers of all ages." -- by publisher

Provides ideas for exploring nature to learn the answers to such questions as when a chrysalis will open, why a wolf howls, or how the tide goes out, and gives advice about equipment and safety.

A fantastic and age-appropriate journey around the world for our youngest explorers! With super-simple concepts about continents, oceans, countries, the world's natural wonders and man-made marvels.