inventors

On Christmas Eve, Jimmy Neutron tries to convince his friends that Santa does not exist, but when his rocket ship runs into trouble, he gets help from an unexpected source.

"Tykotech City is a marvelous and peaceful place, filled with technology beyond anyone's wildest dreams. But as power cuts begin to plague the residents, and a sinister force infiltrates the city, the lives of the cityfolk are in terrible danger... It falls to Juniper Mae, a tiny, brave inventor, obsessed with the legends of the Guardian Knights, to overcome her fears and save her city. Can she embody the bravery of the Guardian Knights and invent some cool gadgets to save Tykotech City in time?"--Publisher marketing.

"'Have You Thanked an Inventor Today?' is a journey into the often forgotten contributions of African-American inventors, that contributed to the American landscape"--Amazon.com.

Did you know that Thomas Edison was an important inventor? He helped develop the electric light bulb, which brought electricity to the world. Discover more in Thomas Edison, a title in the Historical Figures series.

Offers an in-depth look at the life and times of Benjamin Franklin and his achievements, successes, and notable contributions to the founding of the United States of America.

A biography of Thomas Edison discussing his childhood, key events, influences, overcoming obstacles, and inventions. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Simple text and illustrations look at the life of inventor Nikola Tesla.

Covers inventors of the past and present, including the creators of Kevlar, Coca Cola, eBay, and the Global Positioning System. Explores the early life of each inventor, their education and professional life, and their contributions to society. Surveys the history of technological advancements in fields such as agriculture, transportation, communication, entertainment, textiles, medicine, and others.

"Explores the complex alchemy that accounts for the enduring celebrity of America's most famous inventor, offering new perspectives on the man and his milieu. And illuminating not only the true nature of invention, but its role in turn-of-the-century America's rush into the future."--Publisher.

An introduction to the genius with a curious mind who loved to experiment and who invented the phonograph, light bulb, movie camera, and numerous other items.