In the Bag! by Monica Kulling6/11/2023 The third book in the series introduces the fascinating Margaret Knight. Tundra's Great Idea Series are early-reader biographies. But her most famous invention is one we're all familiar with - she created a machine that made flat-bottomed paper bags." - Ten Great Science Books for Kids, ReseƱa del editor: Margaret Knight began inventing at the age of 12, when she was working in a cotton mill and created a device that made looms safer. "This is the wonderful story of an early female inventor. Don't miss this really excellent book that opens the door to a multitude of curricular uses." - Bookends, a Booklist Blog I love stories about smart and determined young women and Kulling's lively text tells an inspiring story about this determined woman who 'never gave up without a fight.' David Parkins' charming illustrations are filled with carefully drawn period details and engaging humor. ".a delightful picture book biography of a little known inspiring woman. Paired with Parkins's detailed and handsome pen-and-ink illustrations, the book focuses on Knight's invention of a paper bag-manufacturing machine and her legal fight to protect her creation after her idea was stolen." - Publishers Weekly ".In clean, straightforward prose, Kulling explains how Knight's interest in and knack for machines was present even at a young age.
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