Spark of Invention Series

"Compelling narrative nonfiction text[s] presents the stor[ies] of [7 different inventions, one per book, explaining] why there was a need for it, its design and testing, the science behind it, and its lasting impact. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, infographics, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author" (Amazon). Books in the series include the stories of each of these inventions: cell phone, video game, hybrid car, snowboard, television, personal computer, and Internet.