Weird Beauty Inventions
Title | Weird Beauty Inventions PDF eBook |
Author | Joan Stoltman |
Publisher | Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP |
Pages | 34 |
Release | 2018-07-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1538220679 |
The world needs inventors to come up with new creations, but some of their ideas are just plain bizarre. Readers of this captivating book will be thrilled to learn about some of the craziest beauty inventions that people have come up with. From strange inventions to help people style their hair to weird makeup inventions, imaginative readers will love learning the stories behind how people came up with these ideas and how the inventions worked, or didn't. This high-interest volume will engage readers, and perhaps leave some wanting to design an invention of their own.
Weird Inventions for Your Home
Title | Weird Inventions for Your Home PDF eBook |
Author | Daniel R. Faust |
Publisher | Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP |
Pages | 34 |
Release | 2018-07-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1538220806 |
In an age of technology and convenience, there seem to be more and more products designed to help people in their homes. However, inventors have been coming up with creations for the home for as long as people have lived in homes. Over the years, many of these inventions have been quite strange. This innovative book takes a look at how these products worked and explains how some of them have even been remodeled over time to create different, more useful inventions.
Weird Medical Inventions
Title | Weird Medical Inventions PDF eBook |
Author | Joan Stoltman |
Publisher | Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP |
Pages | 34 |
Release | 2018-07-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1538220857 |
Most people probably don't expect to see too many odd inventions at a hospital or doctor's office. However, over the years there have been quite a few offbeat medical products. Readers of this book will learn how and why these creations were invented and why many of them didn't take off. Vibrant photographs aid in the understanding of these wacky inventions, while sidebars and fact boxes add even more factual and high-interest content that will appeal to readers of many abilities, especially those with creative and imaginative minds.
Weird Inventions for Your Pet
Title | Weird Inventions for Your Pet PDF eBook |
Author | Daniel R. Faust |
Publisher | Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP |
Pages | 34 |
Release | 2018-07-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1538220776 |
People often look for ways to make caring for their pets easier or more effective, but only a fraction of these people actually create new products to try to achieve this. Readers of this captivating book will get an inside peek at some of the wildest pet inventions out there. While some may have been useful, others were not. Engaging fact boxes, sidebars, and full-color photographs help readers better understand these crazy creations. Animal lovers and young readers of many levels will be inspired by this exciting take on some of the most bizarre pet inventions out there.
Weird Food Inventions
Title | Weird Food Inventions PDF eBook |
Author | Jill Keppeler |
Publisher | Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP |
Pages | 34 |
Release | 2018-07-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1538220733 |
Some food inventions have completely changed the way cooking and baking is done around the world. Others haven't had such a huge impact. However, these are often the most interesting ones. Readers of this high-interest volume will learn about some of the craziest inventions that have been introduced in kitchens over the years. They'll also find that some of these products were created more for show than practicality. Exciting fact boxes, sidebars, and vivid photographs enhance the already-exciting subject matter this book has to offer.
Cosmetic Formulation
Title | Cosmetic Formulation PDF eBook |
Author | Heather A.E. Benson |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 479 |
Release | 2019-04-05 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 1482235404 |
Cosmetics are the most widely applied products to the skin and include creams, lotions, gels and sprays. Their formulation, design and manufacturing ranges from large cosmetic houses to small private companies. This book covers the current science in the formulations of cosmetics applied to the skin. It includes basic formulation, skin science, advanced formulation, and cosmetic product development, including both descriptive and mechanistic content with an emphasis on practical aspects. Key Features: Covers cosmetic products/formulation from theory to practice Includes case studies to illustrate real-life formulation development and problem solving Offers a practical, user-friendly approach, relying on the work of recognized experts in the field Provides insights into the future directions in cosmetic product development Presents basic formulation, skin science, advanced formulation and cosmetic product development
Terrible and Toxic Makeup
Title | Terrible and Toxic Makeup PDF eBook |
Author | Anita Croy |
Publisher | Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP |
Pages | 50 |
Release | 2018-07-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1538226774 |
Did you know that a Roman woman was executed in the 1600s for selling a poisonous lipstick that women kissed their husbands to death with? Or that women painted their teeth and nails with radium for a special glow? From Cleopatra to Carole Lombard, Madam C.J. Walker to Madame de Pompadour, Elizabeth I to Elizabeth Taylor, and geishas to flappers, the history of makeup has many exciting, and some deadly moments. This fascinating book is sure to attract fans of history and science. The history of entrepreneurship, commerce, and beauty standards give context to some of the most bizarre stories of beauty around.