inventors

Introduces readers to the life of statesman, inventor, and all-around genius Benjamin Franklin, a Founding Father whose influence on the new nation he helped to create is felt to this day.

"How much do you know about Philo T. Farnsworth? Find out the facts you need to know about this inventor, scientist, and TV pioneer. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American"--Provided by publisher.

Abigail and John Templeton find themselves at TAPAS (the Thespian Academy of the Performing Arts and Sciences) where their father, the illustrious Professor Templeton, has been hired to invent a groundbreaking theatrical device. Once again, there is drama (of course!), silliness, and suspense, as the twins must thwart the dastardly Dean brothers in order to save the invention as well as their father.

Chronicles the life and achievements of the NASA engineer and inventor, from his childhood to his accidental invention of the Super Soaker water gun.

"Frank tends the garbage heap in the monster realm and builds inventions out of garbage scraps, so when he invents a robot named Stain who wreaks havoc and angers the monster population Frank must convince everyone Stain is not a threat"--OCLC.

"The story of Garrett Morgan, an African American inventor, who created the first automatic three-way traffic signal system"--.

"Have you ever wondered what you could do to change the world? Find out how kids are helping the environment, inventing . . . medical devices, aiding the homeless, designing apps so other kids won't ever have to eat alone in the cafeteria, and more! Learn all about what they've come up with and how their ideas are changing lives in this story of four . . . kids everyone should meet!"--Provided by publisher.

While twins Ella and Herbie help the handyman Mr. Midal work on their new home, he tells them about such inventors as Granville Woods, Dr. Henry T. Sampson, and James West, giving them a new view of their heritage as African-Americans.

Profiles twenty-six female African-American scientists and inventors from throughout three hundred years of history.