inventors

Mr. Qwerty worries that his ideas might seem strange...so he keeps them under his hat. But extraordinary ideas refuse to stay hidden for long.

Looks at twenty-four inventors and their inventions that helped shape the modern world.

Presents a biography of African American inventor Garrett Morgan, covering his childhood, his adult years, and some of his most well-known inventions. Includes a glossary, a list of additional resources, and critical thinking questions using the Common Core.

"Both Thomas Edison and Henry Ford started off as insatiably curious tinkerers. That curiosity led them to become inventors--with very different results. As Edison invented hit after commercial hit, gaining fame and fortune, Henry struggled to make a single invention (an affordable car) work. Witnessing Thomas's glorious career from afar, a frustrated Henry wondered about the secret to his success. This little-known story is a fresh, kid-friendly way to show how Thomas Edison and Henry Ford grew up to be the most famous inventors in the world"--Amazon.com.

Explores the history of flying cars.

"Most readers will recognize the name, but their information might be limited to Thomas Alva Edison's most famous inventions, including the light bulb, phonograph, and motion picture camera. This brief introductory biography introduces young readers to Edison's extraordinary life and brilliant mind. Beginning with his younger years, this book guides readers through his school and work experiences, highlighting his inspirations and other talents, such as salesmanship. An overview of his many later inventions make clear why he was called the 'Wizard of Menlo Park' and has such a prominent place in history."--Publisher description.

An introduction to the life of Benjamin Franklin.

The 1830's were a time of intense scientific inquiry. In this climate, two different men, one in England and one in France, developed their own dramatically different photographic techniques. Both were totally ignorant of each other's work. The daguerreotype and the talbotype, both and early ancestors of photography, changed the world and how we see it.