Kids and Inventing: A Handbook for Young Inventors.
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for Young Inventors
SUSAN CASEY
With a great idea, even a kid can be an inventor INVENTOR. One who invents or finds out something. 2. The patent laws of the United States authorize a patent to be issued to the original inventor; if the invention is suggested by another, he is not the inventor within the meaning of those laws; but in that , according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians.
2. In keeping with: according to instructions.
3. this
book. This educational paperback claims to provide all the know-how
needed to bring an idea to fruition fru·i·tion n. 1. Realization of something desired or worked for; accomplishment: labor finally coming to fruition.
2. Enjoyment derived from use or possession.
3. and offers dozens of examples of
kids who have already done just that. Casey, an English teacher and
author, begins with advice for developing ideas for new inventions New Invention may refer to: - New Invention, Shropshire, a village in South Shropshire, England.
- New Invention, Walsall, a suburban village of Willenhall in the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, England.
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Casey's tips include keeping an inventor's log and writing
reports, making models of ideas, and participating in competitions and
science fairs. For kids with solid ideas for inventions, the book
describes how anyone can search for patents on similar items, apply for
a patent, and register for a trademark. Each chapter ends with
activities to help kids put the tips into action. Throughout the book
are profiles of young people who earned scholarships, recognition, and
even wealth for their inventions, including a brake for runaway shopping
carts, a spill-proof bowl, and a robot that can aid rescue teams. Wiley,
John & Sons, 2005, 134 p., b&w images, paperback, $14.95.
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