Bicycle

Eureka! The Biography of an Idea

Illustrated by Aaron Cushley
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$5.99 US
On sale Aug 03, 2021 | 32 Pages | 9781635923940

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EUREKA! Great things happen when science crosses history! Discover the all-true stories of your favorite inventions with this new multicultural STEM series that takes readers on a journey through time and around the world. A perfect choice for kids ages 4–8 who love to figure out how things work!

Who likes bikes? Just about everyone! Here is a "biography" of bicycles, an essential invention that keeps people rolling!
 
From the first spark of an idea of a new way to get around to the spread of bicycles throughout the world, Bicycle is a fun and informative look at an invention that makes a huge difference in our lives. This STEAM nonfiction title is part of the new Eureka! series with each book focusing on one groundbreaking, world-changing discovery that millions of people use every single day.
© Julia Anne Miller
Lori Haskins Houran is a former editor and the author of more than fifty books for kids, including Next to You, Too Many Dogs, My Little Golden Book About George Washington, and several titles on the Kane Press backlist. Lori lives in Massachusetts with her family. Learn more about Lori at lorihaskinshouran.com. View titles by Lori Haskins Houran
Aaron Cushley lives in Belfast, Ireland. He has illustrated many kids books, such as A Smile for Sasquatch, How Many Mice Make an Elephant?, and The Big Beyond: The Story of Space for Macmillan, Penguin, Usborne, and Little Tiger. This is his first title for Kane Press. Visit Aaron at aaroncushley.com. View titles by Aaron Cushley

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EUREKA! Great things happen when science crosses history! Discover the all-true stories of your favorite inventions with this new multicultural STEM series that takes readers on a journey through time and around the world. A perfect choice for kids ages 4–8 who love to figure out how things work!

Who likes bikes? Just about everyone! Here is a "biography" of bicycles, an essential invention that keeps people rolling!
 
From the first spark of an idea of a new way to get around to the spread of bicycles throughout the world, Bicycle is a fun and informative look at an invention that makes a huge difference in our lives. This STEAM nonfiction title is part of the new Eureka! series with each book focusing on one groundbreaking, world-changing discovery that millions of people use every single day.

Author

© Julia Anne Miller
Lori Haskins Houran is a former editor and the author of more than fifty books for kids, including Next to You, Too Many Dogs, My Little Golden Book About George Washington, and several titles on the Kane Press backlist. Lori lives in Massachusetts with her family. Learn more about Lori at lorihaskinshouran.com. View titles by Lori Haskins Houran
Aaron Cushley lives in Belfast, Ireland. He has illustrated many kids books, such as A Smile for Sasquatch, How Many Mice Make an Elephant?, and The Big Beyond: The Story of Space for Macmillan, Penguin, Usborne, and Little Tiger. This is his first title for Kane Press. Visit Aaron at aaroncushley.com. View titles by Aaron Cushley

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