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Inventions Videos for Kids

Explore fun educational videos about inventions.

Inventions
Clear Car View 1:00

Clear Car View

Ever wonder how cars see in the rain? Discover how Mary Anderson’s 1903 invention saved the day and see how rubber blades push water away! Ages 4-12...

Crispy Snack Surprise 1:00

Crispy Snack Surprise

Did you know potato chips were a tasty accident? Discover how chef George Crum created the first 'Saratoga Chips' in 1853...

Eraser On Top 1:00

Eraser On Top

How did the pencil get its eraser? Discover why we used bread to erase before 1858 and how rubber lifts graphite off paper...

Light Without Batteries 1:00

Light Without Batteries

Ever wonder how a glow stick works without a plug? Learn the science of chemiluminescence and how chemical reactions create cool, safe light! Ages 4-12...

Opening A Can 1:00

Opening A Can

Did you know people used hammers and chisels to open their food? Discover the clever story of how the can opener was finally invented...

Reading By Touch 1:00

Reading By Touch

Ever wonder how to read without your eyes? Discover the story of 15-year-old Louis Braille and how his 6-dot code helps millions...

Sticky Little Thoughts 1:00

Sticky Little Thoughts

Discover how a failed glue experiment became a global success! Learn the science of the Post-it Note and how accidents lead to great ideas...

Velcro Invention 1:00

Velcro Invention

Discover how a dog walk led to the Velcro invention! Learn about hook-and-loop fasteners, NASA space missions, and biomimicry...

Walking Spring Toy 1:00

Walking Spring Toy

Ever wonder how a spring can walk? Discover the accidental 1943 invention of the Slinky and the gravity-defying science that makes it bounce! Ages 4-12...

Zip It Up 1:00

Zip It Up

Ever wondered how a tiny slider closes your jacket so fast? Discover the history of the interlocking teeth invented in 1913...

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