The Story of Inventions

by Frank Puterbaugh Bachman

The Story of Inventions documents several key inventions that have had an important impact on the growth of our modern industrialized world. Each chapter is more than a history of a particular invention; it is also the story of the inventors who created these new products and processes. Readers will learn how major inventions came about and how the character traits of each inventor contributed to their success.

The second edition includes illustrations that help the reader grasp details regarding important inventions that have changed the way people live. The twenty-one chapters in this book have been divided into four unitspower, manufacturing, communications, and transportation. Comprehension questions at the end of each chapter will help students evaluate how well they understand the text. (Intended for 6th graders.)

Genres: Science, History, Nonfiction, School

350 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Jon E]

(Read an earlier edition.)

[Christy Peterson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Most inventors had the same pattern in common. Generally, they were average people. They had an idea, invested all their time and money, suffered a lot, and finally came up with something new. The majority were able to reap a decent reward for their sacrifice and labors. These stories inspire one to think that there are always better ways of accomplishing something.

[Nolan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a school reading but I always kept reading for several more chapters because it was so good.

[Veronica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This isn't just about the inventions themselves, it is also about the inventor. This gives the historical background of the invention (although these are not the most up-to-date models -- e.g. reaper vs. combine) and the personal character of the inventor. I love the pen and ink drawings to illustrate the stories.

[Elijolil]

No one