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Alexander Graham Bell

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.

Thomas Edison

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.

Benjamin Franklin

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.

Thomas Edison

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.

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a story about George Eastman
Follows the life and career of the man who revolutionized photography by developing a camera simple enough for anyone to use.

Melonhead

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.

Who invented home video games? Ralph Baer

Learn about Ralp Baer, and see how he invented video games.

Benjamin Franklin

electrified the world with new ideas
Text and humorous, cartoon-like illustrations explore the life and inventions of Benjamin Franklin.

Thomas Edison

inventor with a lot of bright ideas
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.

9 African American inventors

Chronicles the achievements of nine African-Americans responsible for inventions related to parts of modern life such as refrigeration, electric lighting, and transportation.

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