inventors

Presents the life of Wilbur and Orville Wright, the two brothers who changed the world when they built the first successful flying machine in 1903.

Examines the life and accomplishments of Ben Franklin from his birth until his death in 1790, including helping to write the Constitution, his years as an inventor, and in France representing the United States.

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of American inventor and statesman Benjamin Franklin, using expert commentary, archival material, and Franklin's own writings.

Presents the life and career of Steve Jobs, who was the founder of Apple, a computer and technology company.

Examines how the Internet began, and looks at some of the people and companies that have influenced it.

"Read about these American computer geniuses including Herman Hollerith, John von Neumann, Grace Hopper, John W. Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert, Jr, An Wang, Kilby and Robert Noyce, Bill Gates, Steven Jobs and Stephen Wozniak, Marc Hannah and Marc Andreessen"--Provided by publisher.

Describes scientific discoveries and inventions throughout history and discusses how they have changed the way people live.

"Profiles the lives of amazing inventors of the 20th century, including William Lear, Philo Farnsworth, Beatrice Kenner, Gertrude Belle Elion, Gordon Gould, Charles Ginsburg, Robert Shurney, Jack Kilby, Stephanie Kwolek and Lonnie Johnson"--Provided by publisher.

"An illustrated biography of the inventor of the telephone"--Provided by publisher.

Digby and his sister learn all about the life and works of the Wright Brothers, after they discover their model glider at an antiques market.