inventors

"Kia Krumpet and her team of young inventors embark on the Swirl and Spark Creativity Tour, the highest level of the Piedmont Challenge. To solidify their spots at the Piedmont Inventor's Prep School once and for all, they're challenged to create a final life-changing invention with Team France and Team Switzerland. Everything changes when the Crimson Five stumble upon a hidden invention with a secret and discover that someone else is pulling the strings in the competition. In order to save Piedmont, and the futures of all kids with big dreams around the world, Kia, Ander, Mare, Jax, and Jillian must find a way to unlock the invention and lead a new connected team, the ultimate test of imagination and teamwork"--Provided by publisher.

"Ophelia von Hairball V of Burglaria, international kitty of mystery, is always fishing for a new mission im-paws-ible. When a thief steals a dangerous artifact from its vault, the Furry Feline Burglary Institute (FFBI) puts Ophelia in charge of stealing it back. But when the cat's away, the dogs will play. The Central Canine Intelligence Agency (CCIA) is hot on her tail--and they want the artifact for themselves! Ophelia will need some dashing disguises, great gadgets, and even a robo-dog to save the world in style!"--Back cover.

When Goldilocks, an inventor, goes for a walk seeking inspiration, three bear engineers visit her bungalow and see that her inventions need a little work to be just right.

"'Have You Thanked an Inventor Today?' is a journey into the often forgotten contributions of African-American inventors, that contributed to the American landscape"--Amazon.com.

"Jack and Annie are whisked back in time by the magic tree house to meet Benjamin Franklin in Old Philadelphia"--Provided by publisher.

Profiles the inventor from his early life in Scotland with his mother, who lost most of her hearing to an infection, to his later life as a teacher in Boston, and describes his work with Thomas Watson to invent the telephone.

Explores the life of artist, inventor, and scientist, Leonardo da Vinci.

A biography of Lonnie Johnson, an engineer at NASA who is best know for inventing the Super Soaker water gun.

Introduces young readers to the life and work of Benjamin Franklin.

Presents an illustrated account of the life and achievements of Benjamin Franklin; and examines the contributions he made and the legacy he left behind.