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Invent It!

How The World's Coolest Inventions Were Created By Kids

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Pub Date 31 Jan 2025 | Archive Date 28 Apr 2025

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Discover the incredible stories of kids who changed the world with their ideas! Invent It! takes you on a journey through the lives of young inventors who turned simple moments of curiosity into life-changing creations. From the accidental invention of the Popsicle by an 11-year-old to a 15-year-old creating Braille, this book is packed with real-life stories that prove age is no barrier to innovation.

Meet kids who saw everyday problems and turned them into opportunities for amazing solutions—like designing ear muffs to keep warm in the winter or creating gadgets to communicate underwater. Along the way, you’ll learn how determination, creativity, and a little imagination can lead to extraordinary achievements.

But this book isn’t just about inspiration—it’s about participation! Each chapter includes fun, hands-on activities that let you step into the shoes of an inventor. You’ll build, experiment, and explore your creativity, just like the young geniuses in these pages.

Perfect for readers who love to dream big, Invent It! is a celebration of young minds, big ideas, and the power of thinking outside the box. Whether you’re looking for motivation, fun facts, or your next DIY project, this book will ignite the inventor in you. Ready to turn your ideas into reality? Let’s get started!

Discover the incredible stories of kids who changed the world with their ideas! Invent It! takes you on a journey through the lives of young inventors who turned simple moments of curiosity into...


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Invent It! is such a fun and inspiring read that really made me appreciate the power of curiosity and creativity. I loved how each chapter shared a true story about a kid who saw a simple problem and came up with a brilliant solution, whether it was the Popsicle or underwater communication gadgets. The short activities at the end of each chapter made the book even more interactive and gave me a real appreciation for the invention process. I genuinely enjoyed how motivating it felt—it reminded me that big ideas don't have an age limit.

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🚀 This book is like a giant high-five for every crazy idea you’ve ever had! I tore through Invent It! because it’s packed with awesome stories about kids who actually changed the world—seriously, an 11-year-old invented the Popsicle?? Mind = blown. 🤯 Plus, there are DIY challenges after each story, which made me feel like a genius-in-training. If you’ve ever dreamed about making something cool (or just want to beat boredom), you need this book in your life. 🛠️✨

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