Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld is the award-winning author of more than
75 books for young readers. When she's not reading, researching,
writing, or editing, Kathleen loves to work as a volunteer at her
local natural history museum. She lives in Berkeley, California,
with her husband, son, and three cats.
Stephanie Dehennin is a self-proclaimed nerd, and proud of it. Not
only does she illustrate books for children, but she also is a
skilled scientific illustrator. In 2017, she was awarded the
Biannual Picturale Public's Choice Award.
NSTA/CBC Best STEM Book
"The appealing Eureka! The Biography of an Idea series introduces
primary-grade students to the history behind familiar inventions,
from an initial concept or prototype to versions familiar to users
today. The writing is simple, clear, and often lively. Richly
colorful, digital artwork suggests the look of different time
periods and cultures, while portraying individuals who developed
each invention and showing how its appearance has changed through
the years. Well attuned to the intended audience, this series
is both engaging and informative." —Booklist
"This series explores some of history’s greatest and most
ubiquitous inventions. The illustrations...are a real
highlight, colorful and engaging, setting the historical scenes
nicely while providing clear and engaging diagrams. There is a
palpable sense of good cheer in the depictions of Edison’s lab
staff celebrating with high fives. Back matter provides some extra
fun facts...and close[s] with a message about how improved energy
efficiency benefits the body and environment. Perfect for STEM
lessons and future innovators, this fun and informative series has
a lot to offer." —School Library Journal
"A concise, inclusive history of the evolution of the bicycle. The
multicountry perspective (Germany, England, France, America,
Ireland, and China are all mentioned) is a refreshing angle; also
welcome is the information on ways bicycles were and are used,
their efficiency, and the etymology of bicycle names and terms.
This engaging history of the bicycle is sure to pique young riders’
interest while it enriches their knowledge." —Kirkus Reviews (for
EUREKA!: Bicycle)
"This concise history starts with German Karl Drais's 1817
invention of a wooden two-wheeled 'running
machine'...[and] culminat[es] with 'a bicycle for just about
everybody'....The lively illustrations keep pace with the
accessible and engaging text." —The Horn Book (for EUREKA!:
Bicycle)
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