STEM Milestones: Historic Inventions and Discoveries

Human life has been revolutionized by the invention and discovery of many things we may barely even think about. What some people may not know is the history behind these inventions and discoveries that impact how we go about our daily lives, such as the invention of the telephone and our temperature scales. This series presents readers with the history and years of hard work behind these inventions and discoveries. Accessible language makes understanding complex subject matter easy for young readers. Features include: Fact boxes provide readers with biographical information about the people involved in each invention or discovery discussed in the books. Timelines show the development of each invention or discovery as well as modern improvements. The inclusion of STEM concepts supports the Next Generation Science Standards.