Americana The 50 States of Invention: Coast to Coast Innovation and Creation, (Hardcover)

<b>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?</b> <p>When it comes to genius inventors and their game changing ideas, every state has a story to tell. In <i>The 50 States of Invention</i>, you'll discover over <b>200 of the most marvelous</b>, from the Tennessee dentist who invented cotton candy to the slam-dunk creation of basketball in Massachusetts. </p><p>Some of the inventions include: </p><p></p><ul><li><b>The Mars rover </b>designed and built in Oklahoma</li><li><b>Monster trucks </b>from Missouri</li><li>A <b>shrimp-peeling machine</b> from Louisiana</li><li><b>Toilet paper</b> from New York</li><li>The humble <b>spork</b> from Rhode Island</li><li>Many, many more!</li></ul><br>Showcasing <b>pioneering technologies that changed the world</b>, as well as <b>everyday items</b> whose history you've probably never thought about, <i>The 50 States of Invention</i> is full of "No way!" moments, guaranteed to get your brain whizzing with ideas about what you can invent next. <p>Also in The 50 States series: <i>The 50 States</i>, <i>50 Trailblazers of the 50 States</i>, <i>50 Adventures in the 50 States</i>, <i>The 50 States in 50 Words</i>, and <i>50 Maps of the World.</i> </p><p></p>

• Americana The 50 States of Invention: Coast to Coast Innovation and Creation, (Hardcover)
• Author: Heather Alexander
• ISBN: 9781836009078
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2027-02-02
• Page Count: 112