I like this book because it gives you important information in a fun way. There is lots of information on how many of the best inventions were made and who made them. For example the bicycle, vacuum, and even potato chips! It shows you from many years ago to modern times with talking toilets. Surprisingly I didn't know talking toilets were a real thing till I read this book. It’s also really funny how they drew the little cartoon people I think it adds some color.

In the beginning of the book it talks about why we invent things and who are some of the great inventors. Then it starts talking about the things that have been invented from the very start to the now a days. It starts with wheels then goes to bikes and then it starts talking about how cars were made. After cars It talks about other means of transportation like the first rollerblades than skateboards. This book is all about facts but even so it's still a great read. ( )

This is a friendly informational book that tells about the beginnings of a large variety of inventions. From land inventions to household inventions, from air travel to medicine, this book covers a lot of ground. Some sections give us origin stories, such as the story of paper. Beginning with ancient Indians, who wrote on leaves, and ancient Chinese, who wrote on silk, the section moves on to a more detailed explanation about the beginnings of papyrus. Despite some recognition of ancient people's contributions, the book is unfortunately largely Eurocentric. It still have a place in a school, home or public library, but you may want to supplement with information about inventors who weren't white. ( )