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Magic Cat Publishing

The Inventor's Workshop

£12.99

Beautifully Illustrated
STEM Inspired

Ten workshops where world-changing inventions come to life

Join two curious children on an extraordinary journey through history's most fascinating workshops, where brilliant minds transformed simple ideas into inventions that changed the world forever. Award-winning inventor Ruth Amos invites young readers to discover the incredible stories behind ten groundbreaking inventions - from the first computer and telephone to the light bulb and bicycle.

Each beautifully illustrated workshop reveals not just how these inventions work, but the inspiring human stories behind them. Meet Ada Lovelace, whose mathematical genius helped create the foundation for modern computers, and Lewis Latimer, whose innovative technology made Thomas Edison's light bulb a practical reality. Through detailed cross-sections and captivating timelines, children discover how one creative spark leads to another, showing that today's innovations exist because of the long line of brilliant inventors who came before.

With profiles of more than 50 inventors and hands-on explanations of how each invention transformed our world, this STEM treasure celebrates the power of curiosity, creativity, and perseverance. Created by Ruth Amos, the brilliant mind behind the popular 'Kids Invent Stuff' YouTube channel, and brought to life through Stacey Thomas's intricate illustrations.

Suitable for children aged 7 years and up

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What's Included: 64-page hardback book with full-colour detailed illustrations, cross-sections, timelines, and inventor profiles.

Key Features:

Ten world-changing inventions explored: computer, compass, radio, camera, television, light bulb, engine, telephone, bicycle, and clock
Mini biographies and profiles of more than 50 inventors
Beautifully illustrated timelines showing how inventions build upon each other
Incredible cross-sections revealing how each invention works
Stories of collaboration and diversity in invention
Workshop settings packed with authentic details

Publisher: Magic Cat Publishing

Publication Date: April 2024

About the Author: Ruth Amos is an award-winning inventor, entrepreneur and educator. A true pioneer for engaging children in STEAM subjects, her YouTube channel 'Kids Invent Stuff' has been featured on The One Show, BBC News Online and Tomorrow's World Live, where primary-aged children get their invention ideas built by real engineers.

About the Illustrator: Stacey Thomas is an illustrator and maker based in Oxfordshire, UK. She studied illustration at the University of Brighton and creates intricate, detailed artwork that brings stories to life with authenticity and wonder.

Product Specifications

ISBN: 9781915569271

Author: Ruth Amos

Illustrator: Stacey Thomas

Publisher: Magic Cat Publishing

Format: Hardback

Pages: 64

Dimensions: 29 x 23.5cm

Publication Date: April 2024

Age Range: 7 years and up

Why we like it

What makes this book special is how Ruth Amos shows children that every great invention started with someone asking "What if?"
Her background as a working inventor brings real authenticity to these stories, and the detailed workshop illustrations are absolutely captivating - packed with tools, prototypes, and fascinating details that invite children to linger and explore. It's the kind of book that doesn't just inform but inspires the next generation of inventors.

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Magic Cat Publishing

Founded by Rachel Williams and Jenny Broom, Magic Cat creates beautiful children's books that gently weave important ideas into engaging stories. Winner of Independent Publisher of the Year 2025, they focus on kindness, togetherness, friendship, inclusivity, and care for our planet through storytelling.

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