inventors

Ten-year-old Maxine is determined to become a famous inventor so she can take care of her younger brother's heart condition, and she convinces a troubled classmate to help her.

When Burton invents a machine to make people laugh, it arouses curiosity and greed in the evil Professor Savvy. Sequel to "Burton's zoom zoom va-room machine.".

Discusses Thomas Edison's scientific career and his successful inventions, including the light bulb, mimeograph machine, and ticker tape machine.

Examines the life and achievements of the famous inventor, from his boyhood experiments to his search for electricity.

Brief biographical profiles of five African American inventors.

Describes nine scientists and inventors ahead of their time, including Nikola Tesla, Copernicus, Rachel Carson, and George Cayley.

A biography of Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States, who was also a scientist, inventor, postmaster, and author.

Benjamin Franklin is among one of the most well known founding fathers, yet he was never the President of the United States. He was a noted author, printer, postmaster, politician, philosopher, inventor, scientist, and diplomat, among other career highlights and talents. His inventions include bifocals, the potbellied stove, and the lightning rod.

Briefly presents, in graphic novel format, the life and innovations and inventions of Thomas Edison.

Briefly presents, in graphic novel format, the life and inventions of Eli Whitney.