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1) Camera
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"Click. Press a button, take a picture. The effect of light that led to cameras was first noticed way back in ancient times. Two thousand years later, all you need to save a moment forever is. . . a CAMERA." --book jacket
2) Bicycle
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"Bicycles keep the world rolling! Over a hundred years ago, people needed something cheaper than a horse and faster than walking. For inventors, that meant ups and downs and lost of bumps. Finally everything came together in a fun, safe BICYCLE." --book jacket
3) Glasses
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"Without glasses, everything can be a blur. How did aanyone get by before they were invented? Thousnads of years ago, people, started to figure out ways to sharpen their sight, first through a glass of water, then through a crystal and finally with... GLASSES." --book jacket
4) Light bulb
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"Without light bulbs, we'd be in the dark! Before them, people used candles and oil lamps. Thomas Edison dreamed of a brighter way, an electric light. He thought. He tested. He tried and tried until. . . eureka! Edison invented the LIGHT BULB." --book jacket
5) Video games
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"People just want to have fun! Games have been around for thousands of years, but with the first blips on a screen, they really got electric. Now video games are better than ever, ready for on-the-go, great for sharing with friends, and even with immersive virtual reality. Video Games is an entertaining and informative look at the development of an invention that keeps kids of all ages entertained." --publisher's website.
6) Fireworks
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"From the first gunpowder-filled bamboo stalk thrown on a bonfire to dazzling overhead multicolor displays of today, Fireworks is a fun and informative look at the development of an invention that sparks joy." --publisher's website.
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