inventors

"Teen Innovators celebrates the determination and ingenuity of ten young people who created their own original inventions. From water testing to windmills, these youth use unique methods to overcome real world problems.".

Learn about the creators of Crayola crayons, cousins Edwin Binney and C. Harold Smith. Follow their story and the evolution of the Binney & Smith Company into Crayola.

Looks at the of life of Satoshi Tajiri, the creator of Pok?mon.

"A picture book biography of Jewish refugee, Ralph Baer, the pioneering inventor of home video gaming"--Provided by publisher.

"Say hi to Morrey Gibbs! A fisher-boy in a flooded world overrun with dangerous mutated animals known as 'anomals,' he's got his own problems to worry about. Namely, how everything he touches turns to gold! Sure it sounds great, but gold underpants aren't exactly stylish -- or comfortable. With the Obtainers hot on their heels and the Art Dealer stepping up his efforts to get his hands on King Midas' powers, Morrey, Shelly and Zaka must use everything they have to keep this powerful Artifact safe--and uncover the truth about Morrey's father"--Provided by publisher.

"Using a totally-not-suspicious treasure map inherited from Morrey's father, Morrey, Shelly, and Zaka have been able to track down their first Artifact. But now they've been cornered by two Obtainers wielding legendary Artifact weapons, there's nowhere left to run. Will Morrey's powers, Shelly's ingenuity and Zaka's magic be enough to keep them from the nefarious Obtainers?"--Back cover.

A brief biography of John Logie Baird who invented the television in the 1920s.

Presents an illustrated look at the life of electrical engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla.

"Frances Gabe detested housework, . . . [so] she invented a contraption to free herself from this tedious task forever: a self-cleaning house! Gabe's wacky, wonderful home included almost 70 new patented inventions, from a soap-spraying sprinkler in the ceiling to a kitchen cabinet that washed, dried, and stored dishes all in one place. Though Gabe's invention didn't catch on, her determination and clever thinking remind us that we don't have to accept the world as it is; we can improve it using our minds and our own two hands"--Provided by publisher.

Provides information on the lives and contributions of great scientists in the fields of philosophy, invention, and engineering. Includes teacher notes.