Inspiring Young Minds.Creating Big Futures.

A welcoming destination where children, teachers, librarians and mentors discover stories, tools and learning materials that turn curiosity into innovation.

Free resourcesGrades PreK–12For educators & mentors
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Each section has its own material list, search controls and mobile-friendly layout.

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A dedicated video page supports filtering by innovation type, interview question, video series and grade level.

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  • ✓Responsive filters for desktop and mobile
  • ✓Prepared for connection to your existing database
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Featured free resource Grades 2–4
A Curious Kids Story-Game Adventure

The Mystery of the Burping Fish

This free digital story-game and set of supporting resources will capture the imaginations of young would-be inventors, grades 2-4, and motivate them to participate in the adventure. They will be learning the invention process, teamwork, and inquiry skills along the way.

Tested by school and public librarians and young inventors nationwide, educators involved in inventing programs and activities will delight their young students with this new and unique set of learning resources.

Invention process Teamwork Inquiry skills Interactive adventure
Curious Kids' Story-Game Adventure: The Mystery of the Burping Fish!

Embark on an interactive journey where each page reveals exciting challenges, secret clues, animations, and more.

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Free Digital story-game