inventors

An introduction to the life and accomplishments of Thomas Edison, America's most famous inventor.

Examines the life, legacy, and achievements of nineteenth century inventor and entrepreneur Eli Whitney, whose cotton gin revolutionized American textile manufacturing.

Through simple but engaging narrative, illustrated text leads readers through Benjamin Franklin's childhood, his diverse interests and accomplishments, and the role he played in the American Revolution and creation of an independent nation.

Explores the life of American computer pioneer and Apple, Inc., cofounder Steve Jobs.

"Examines Nikola Tesla's unusual life and mind, along with his many visions and innovations, which have helped shape our past, our present, and our future. It also explores why the government hoped to shut down his bold experiments and how his groundbreaking ideas and inventions are being implemented in the global technologies of clean power, robotics, and wireless transmission of power and information... [Also] offers lessons on creativity from his life and work that can be applied to today's world"--Dust jacket.

"This book covers Jobs early life as well as his work as CEO of Apple, including his amazing computer inventions. ... (with) additional information in the form of sidebars and timelines. Steve Jobs exemplified STEM, a major curriculum focus, and students are sure to walk away with a deep understanding of career-based STEM"--Amazon.com.

"All the sensible hogfolk in Pigdom Plains know that if pigs were meant to fly, they'd have been born with wings--but there's no convincing Lily Leanchops. The daughter of renowned inventor Hercules Fatchops, Lily has watched her father's flying machines fail time and time again. Working in secret, Lily is trying to build what her father couldn't: an aircraft that actually works. And of course, she's following his example and employing scientific principals alone--not magic. (Well, a protection spell or two doesn't count, right?) Lily's secret project takes on a new sense of urgency when a mysterious enemy emerges from beyond the mountains. The Warthogs are coming, and they're piloting flying machines powered by dangerous magic spells. To save Pigdom Plains, Lily must take to the skies in her own experimental aircraft--and there's no time for a test run"--Provided by publisher.

A biography, in graphic novel format, of biologists James Watson and Francis Crick, who formulated the model for DNA.

Looks at the lives and careers of Steve Jobs and his creative team who invented the iPhone.

"Engaging text and fun illustrations tell the story of Thomas Edison's childhood.".