inventors

Eleven-year-old Julian Calendar thought changing schools would mean leaving his "nerdy" persona behind, but instead he forms an alliance with fellow inventors Greta and Ben and works with them to prevent an adult from using one of their gadgets for nefarious purposes.

Presents a picture-book biography of Philo Farnsworth, who created the world's first television image in 1928.

In the Washington, D.C. neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Lucy Rose's friend Adam "Melonhead" Melon, a budding inventor with a knack for getting into trouble, enters a science contest that challenges students to recycle an older invention into a new invention.

Examines the life and times of American patriot Benjamin Franklin, born in 1706, discussing his achievements as a scientist, inventor, writer, postmaster general of the American colonies, advocate of independence, and mentor in the creation of the U.S. Constitution.

Discusses the accomplishments of men and women who have given us important inventions in such areas as industry and commerce, weapons and warfare, and communication.

Thirty of this newspaper's most famous articles have been collected in this extraordinary book - from band-aids and ballpoint pens to crayons and compact disc, this book highlights 30 incredible creations that kids couldn't live without.

Young Damian Drooth goes after an industrial spy when a local inventor reveals that his ideas are being stolen from the shed where he works, perhaps by another inventor who has no ideas of his own.

Ten-year-old Libby Aimes escapes her prison-like home by using a strange concoction of her father's, then tries to make her way to the boarding school of her dreams, aided by various people and animals.

A biography of the man whose inventiveness and business savvy led to the creation of the Kodak company and transformed photography from a cumbersome professional activity to a point-and-click hobby enjoyed by people around the world.

An illustrated introduction to the life and career of American scientist and inventor Thomas Edison, creator of safe, electric light bults.