inventors

Simple text and illustrations explore the life of Zamboni inventor Frank Zamboni.

Eleven-year-old Kia Krumpet and four of her friends, known as the Crimson Five, compete in the Piedmont Challenge for a chance to study at the Piedmont Inventor's Prep School.

Presents a brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of inventor and patriot Benjamin Franklin.

A biography of the Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilbur, who made bicycles and invented the first airplane.

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

"Pirate treasure? A top secret mission? A terribly rude monkey with personal boundary and hygiene issues? Two out of three of those things sound like a dream come true to the young, clumsy, and terribly unscientific Waldo 'W.B.' Baron, when his clever inventor parents are hired to go on a secret treasure hunt. The Baron family dives into adventure with their steam-powered submarine, but they aren't prepared for the complications that occur during their trip, which include shark attacks, deep sea diving mishaps, and even a pirate's curse, all of which W.B. is lucky enough to discover, one stumble, trip, and fall at a time"--Provided by publisher.

Provides information on twelve significant American inventions.

"Examine the life of Maria Beasley and her contributions to the invention of life rafts. Sidebars encourage the reader to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research."--Provided by publisher.

"Examine the life of Yvonne Brill and her contributions to make space travel happen. Sidebars encourage the reader to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research."--Provided by publisher.

"Examine the life of Sarah Mather and her contributions to the invention of the first underwater telescopes. Sidebars encourage the reader to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research."--Provided by publisher.