ABOUT THE BOOK

The Story of Toilets, Telephones & Other Useful Inventions introduces children to the surprising stories behind some of the everyday things we use and see around us.

From toilets and telephones to frozen food, goal nets and other useful inventions, the book shows how clever ideas were created and how they changed everyday life.

Written in an entertaining story-based style, it combines interesting facts with humour and illustrations. Children can discover the history behind ordinary objects while learning how inventions can solve problems and make life easier.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Age: 6–9 years

Best for: Newly independent readers and children interested in:

• Inventions and discoveries
• History and technology
• Everyday objects
• Curious and interesting facts
• Short, easy-to-read stories

WHY WE LOVE IT

We love how the book takes ordinary objects that children see every day and reveals the interesting stories behind them.

The combination of humour, illustrations and short stories makes non-fiction fun and easy to enjoy, especially for children who are developing their reading skills.

BOOK DETAILS

Title: The Story of Toilets, Telephones & Other Useful Inventions
Author: Katie Daynes
Illustrator: Adam Larkum
Series: Usborne Young Reading – Series One
Publisher: Usborne
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 978-0-7460-7019-2
Original UK Price: £3.99
Category: Inventions / History / Technology / Early Readers / Children’s Non-Fiction