inventors

Presents through text, photographs, and illustrations African-Americans who have produced inventions that made major contributions to a range of fields, often in the face of enormous obstacles and often with scant recognition.

A biography of the inventor of the telephone.

Describes the life of the man who revolutionized photography by developing a camera simple enough for anyone to use.

Profiles some of the people who have made contributions to the computer industry including Herman Hollerith, Johnny von Neumann, Grace Hopper, John W. Mauchly, J. Presper Eckert, Jr., and An Wang.

An illustrated biography of founding father and American patriot Benjamin Franklin, discussing his childhood, achievements, and participation in the American colonies' bid for independence.

Budding-inventor Millicent Madding launches her latest invention to disastrous results, and she has only days to create an antidote before the local bullies wreak havoc and her dearest friendships are destroyed forever.

Tells the story of the Wright Brothers' first successful flight, presented in the form of an illustrated radio play.

Tells the stories behind some of the world's greatest inventions, provides biographical notes on the inventors, and discusses the effect of each invention on society.

Examines the lives of the Wright brothers and discusses their experiments and triumphs in the field of flight.

Discusses the life and work of the inventor who developed the steamboat and made it a commercial success.