Traces the life of Alexander Graham Bell, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the invention for which he is best known, the telephone.
Traces the life of Thomas Edison, one of the most influential inventors in American history, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the many inventions for which he is best known.
A biography of Benjamin Franklin that follows his life from birth, in 1706, to death, in 1790, and covers the work he did as an author, publisher, philosopher, scientist and diplomat as well as his contributions to the United States Constitution.
A biography of American inventor and businessperson Thomas Edison, covering his upbringing, marriages, career, and many patented creations, such as the first practical electric light bulb.
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 career of American inventor and businessman Thomas Edison, and features cartoon-style illustrations, and reproductions of Edison's sketches and notebooks.
Chronicles the achievements of nine African-Americans responsible for inventions related to parts of modern life such as refrigeration, electric lighting, and transportation.