inventors

Chronicles the life of inventor Thomas Edison, discussing his childhood, schooling, many influential discoveries, impact on the modern world, and other related topics.

A biography of the inventor of the cotton gin, whose application of standardized parts to the production of weapons and other machines was a major influence in the development of industry.

Traces the life of the Swedish-American engineer and inventor who introduced the successful use of screw propellers on commercial and naval vessels, and designed and built the famous Civil War ship, the Monitor.

Applying their unique inventing talents to the creation of highly technological economic systems, Perry and Lester transform the country only to suffer a bust from which they recover by inventing interactive rides throughout the nation's Wal-Marts.

Stories of more than sixty African American inventors and scientists whose accomplishments have often been overlooked by historians.

Presents a biography of statesman, inventor, and founding father, Benjamin Franklin from his childhood and youth in Boston, his entrance into politics and attempt to prevent war with England, and his views on slavery and the slave trade.

Biography of George Eastman, a bank clerk who revolutionized the world of photography with the invention of the dry-plate coating machine, roll film, and the hand-held camera, discussing his business acumen, amazing money-making skills, and charitable works.

A brief biography of Benjamin Franklin, in simple text with illustrations, describing his contributions to the Declaration of Independence and his involvement in the French-Indian War.