Fireworks: Eureka! the Biography of an Idea - Hardcover

by Lori Haskins Houran (Author), Corinne Caro (Illustrator)

Ka-Boom! The newest addition to the nonfiction Eureka series is a "biography" of fireworks, an invention that marks worldwide celebrations!

From the first gunpowder-filled bamboo stalk thrown on a bonfire to dazzling overhead multicolor displays of today, Fireworks is a fun and informative look at the development of an invention that sparks joy. This STEAM nonfiction title is part of the Eureka! series, each book focusing on one groundbreaking, world-changing discovery that millions of people use every single day.

Author Biography

Lori Haskins Houran is a former editor and the author of more than fifty books for kids, including Next to You, Too Many Dogs, and My Little Golden Book About George Washington. Her previous titles in the Eureka series, Glasses and Bicycle, both were named NSTA-CBC Best STEM Books.

Corinne Caro is an illustrator and concept artist based in Manila, Philippines. She currently does work for video games and also has experience in painting backgrounds for animation. She enjoys fantasy, landscapes, and magical moments. Fireworks is her first book with Kane Press.