The World’s First Rollercoaster
and Other Amazing Inventions
Mike Barfield author Franziska Höllbacher illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Templar Publishing
Published:11th Apr '24
£10.99
Available for immediate dispatch.
Amazing inventions stories in comic-book form by Blue Peter Award-winner Mike Barfield.
Or that Lonnie Johnson invented the Nerf Super Soaker while working on a NASA mission to Saturn?
Blue Peter Award-winner Mike Barfield tells the fascinating true stories behind an amazing range of inventions and innovations.
Did you know that bubblewrap started life as a new type of wallpaper that didn't catch on?! Or that Lonnie Johnson invented the Nerf Super Soaker while working on a NASA mission to Saturn?
Blue Peter Award-winner Mike Barfield tells the fascinating true stories behind an amazing range of inventions and innovations. From bubblewrap to the barcode, from pizza to post-its, from trainers to the teddy bear! The story of each invention is told in a lively comic-strip format, and we meet the colourful cast of characters involved in these light-bulb moments which changed the world in big or tiny ways.
An irresistible way into science and technology with a dash of history, from the brilliant Mike Barfield, author of A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You which won the 2021 Blue Peter Award for a Book With Facts.
A great acquisition for libraries and classrooms, as well as a fabulous gift. * Books for Keeps *
A really enjoyable read with irresistible browsing appeal. * LoveReading4Kids *
as amusing as it will be interesting to anyone of any age, and by the end you'll be sure to have learned a thing or two you never even considered about some of your favourite inventions in the world * How It Works *
Perfect inspiration for STEM enthusiasts and budding inventors * Absolutely Education *
Fascinating, fun, colourful and clever: this is what all non-fiction books should be made of. We love it. * Mini Travellers *
Packed with the joyful and colourful illustrations of Munich-based artist Franziska Höllbacher, this clever and entertaining book - the first of a three-book non-fiction series from Barfield - offers children an irresistible way into science and technology, with a delightful dash of history. * Lancashire Evening Post *
A great introduction to and motivation for the STEM subjects, this book will be sure to inspire innovation and creativity for the next generation of inventors! * BookTrust *
Highly recommended * School Reading List *
Enjoy the sheer variety of inventions covered by this book and learn from them all too * Armadillo *
amusing as it will be interesting to anyone of any age, and by the end you'll be sure to have learned a thing or two about some of your favourite inventions. * LiveScience *
A great introduction to science and engineering, this book will be sure to inspire innovation and creativity in a lighthearted and accessible way. * BookTrust, Great Books Guide *
This is one of those great books that people love to just dip into, so that they can impress their friends with weird and wonderful facts, but it can also be used as part of the curriculum when studying STEM topics such as friction, velocity and digital technologies. It is very highly recommended for primary schools. * Margaret Pemberton *
As amusing as it will be interesting to anyone of any age, and by the end you'll be sure to have learned a thing or two about some of your favourite inventions. * Live Science *
ISBN: 9781800783720
Dimensions: 280mm x 220mm x 10mm
Weight: 455g
96 pages