Truth or Lie: Inventors!

By Erica S. Perl

Book Overview

Budding inventors and science fair nerds will love hunting down the TRUTH about some groundbreaking inventions--past and present--and the people behind them in this innovative early reader.

The computer mouse was invented by Steve Jobs, right? That's a LIE The TRUTH is, it was invented by a man you've probably never heard of named Doug Englebart Though this engaging early reader is 100% fun, 25% of it is FALSE In a unique Q&A format, proficient readers are quizzed about inventions and their inventors to see if they can separate facts from "lies." The book's mascot--the Truth Sleuth--guides readers through this funny and fact-packed book, which features photos and illustrations of a wide variety of inventions--from the printing press to velcro to a light-up soccer ball. With funny, kid-appealing art by Michael Slack.

Step 3 Readers feature easy-to-follow plots about popular topics, for children who are ready to read on their own.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1984895214
• ISBN13: 9781984895219
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.8" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3