"Boys' Second Book of Inventions" by Ray Stannard Baker is a non-fiction book from the early 1900s that shows off cool inventions and important science stuff for young readers interested in technology. It talks about things like radium, which can glow, new kinds of airships that can be steered, and tools that measure earthquakes, highlighting how inventors and scientists have changed the world. The book starts by introducing radium, a mysterious stuff discovered by Pierre and Marie Curie, that glows and gives off heat all by itself. It talks about how radium can be used to help people but also how it can be dangerous. This introduction wants to get readers excited about science and all the new things people are making.
Boys' Second Book of Inventions
By Ray Stannard Baker
Explore the amazing developments of the early 20th century, from glowing elements to earthquake detectors and steerable airships.
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2013-11-15
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