Joe Rhatigan

Outlines the process of making and patenting inventions and presents innovations in such fields as transportation, appliances, child and pet care, and amusement that did not work, were too early or too late, or failed for other reasons.

Presents a tribute to the heroes who help keep our neighborhoods safe and provide routine services, and also explains the world-changing roles of farmers, entrepreneurs, artists, politicians and other community contributors.

"Our solar system is amazing! We live on Earth, but our space neighborhood is full of other wonders. Read all about them in this book." -- Page [4] cover.

Provides ideas for exploring nature to learn the answers to such questions as when a chrysalis will open, why a wolf howls, or how the tide goes out, and gives advice about equipment and safety.

Shares the experiences of growing up in the White House, discusses the good and the bad, and profiles the children that have lived there.

"When Peter wants to know more about dinosaurs, his best friend, Lara, knows just where to go. With card in hand, they head for the library where they find just the right book. Then, it's story time!!! Each spread features one or more library vocabulary words such as alphabetical, author, barcode, catalog, database, scanner, nonfiction, and more--with their definitions on the last spread." -- Provided by publisher.