Think Big

Throughout the past hundred years, our world has undergone remarkable changes at the hands of some pretty awesome inventions. These volumes focus on the incredible ideas that have transformed the way we live, specifically highlighting ideas in the fields of conservation, entertainment, medicine, and technology. Big ideas from these fields are explored in great detail, as readers learn about how they came to be, the people who turned them from ideas into reality, and the impact they have on the world today. Readers are invited to examine the wonderful inventions filling the pages of each volume, all the while being inspired to perhaps create some fascinating ideas of their own.

Each Book Contains:
• “Genius” sidebars that showcase the inspiring thinkers behind big ideas
• Research-based activities designed to encourage readers to nurture their own big thinking
• An eye-catching design featuring vibrant images and short sections of text to appeal to a wide range of readers

Curriculum Connections:
• Contains content related to common STEM and history curriculum topics, such as technology, medicine, the history of media, and environmental issues
• Includes a helpful glossary to strengthen vocabulary skills
• Labeled diagrams allow readers to practice obtaining information from sources outside the main text of a volume