Laura Driscoll

Blow, wind, blow! People have been using the incredible power of the wind for thousands of years. Long ago, wind helped push sailboats across huge oceans and turned heavy stones to grind grain into flour for baking. But what happens when you catch the wind and turn it into electricity? This biography of a brilliant idea shows exactly how wind went electric. Once inventors figured out how to hook a windmill to a generator, they unlocked a secret to creating clean, renewable energy. Now, giant wind turbines help power our homes and cities without making the air dirty. Discover the exciting journey of wind power from ancient times to the modern world. You will learn how this amazing green energy source works and why it is so important for keeping our planet healthy. It is a fantastic look at a world-changing discovery that helps build a greener future for everyone.

Say cheese! Every single second, millions of pictures are taken all around the world. But have you ever wondered how people first figured out how to capture an image? This is the exciting biography of the camera, an essential invention that changed how we see the world. Long before digital cameras and smartphones existed, curious thinkers noticed something amazing about how light passes through a tiny opening. From the ancient Chinese thinker Mozi to famous inventors like Louis Daguerre and George Eastman, brilliant minds worked for centuries to perfect the art of taking a photograph. Travel through time to discover how the very first cameras were built and how they evolved into the amazing devices we use today. You will learn the science behind the flash and uncover the true story of a groundbreaking discovery that lets us freeze our favorite memories forever.