inventors

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inventors

The A to Z of inventions and inventors

Presents an alphabetically-arranged introduction to every day inventions from T to Z, who invented them, and how they work including the tea bag, telephone, umbrella, yo-yo, and zipper.
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The A to Z of inventions and inventors

Presents an alphabetically-arranged introduction to every day inventions from M to P, who invented them, and how they work including margarine, microphone, nylon, paper, and plastic.
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The A to Z of inventions and inventors

Presents an alphabetically-arranged introduction to every day inventions from G to L, who invented them, and how they work including the hearing aid, instant coffee, light bulb, and lipstick.
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The A to Z of inventions and inventors

Presents an alphabetically-arranged introduction to every day inventions from C to F, who invented them, and how they work including the camera, dishwasher, elevator, and frozen food.
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Benjamin Franklin

Briefly presents, in graphic novel format, the life and career of Benjamin Franklin, who was an author, a printer, a scientist, an inventor, and a statesman.
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Cool rules

Jimmy tries to invent his way to coolness.
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Bubble in the bathtub

Doctor Proctor, an inventor of bizarre things, uses his time-traveling bathtub to go back in time and fix some things, but when he cannot get back, Nilly and Lisa meet him in the past with some of the magical fart powder he invented.
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Quien fue Leonardo da Vinci?

Biography of the famous Italian inventor, musician, engineer, scientist, and artist, Leonardo da Vinci.
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Benjamin Franklin

a photo-illustrated biography
Presents the life story of Ben Franklin, one of the authors of America's Declaration of Independence, who is also remembered as a craftsman, scientist, printer, and writer.
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Urban entrepreneur: innovators

Examines entrepreneurship involving innovative inventors, including Jerry Lawson, inventor of the first video-game console system for home use, and Lonnie Johnson, inventor of the Super Soaker.
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