inventors

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Leonardo da Vinci

1996
An animated introduction to Italian Renaissance artist and inventor Leondardo da Vinci, showing him to be a man of both humility and genius.

The inventions of Martha Coston

signal flares that saved sailors' lives
2003
Chronicles the work of Martha Coston to perfect and market signal flares to the U.S. Navy and abroad.

The inventions of Amanda Jones

the vacuum method of canning and food preservation
2003
A brief biography of the woman who helped come up with a better way to can fruits and vegetables.

Backyard bug battle

a Buzz Beaker brainstorm
2012
Buzz spills an invention of his Dad's super-fast grow juice, and creates gigantic insects and flowers. Written in graphic-novel format.

Wind power whiz kid

a Buzz Beaker brainstorm
2012
Buzz Beaker's dad invents an eco-friendly windmill to power the entire town, unfortunately, Mr. Sludgeco wants it destroyed before his planet-polluting power plant goes out of business. Written in graphic-novel format.

Louis Daguerre

2006
Presents a short children's biography written in both English and Spanish that describes the life and work of inventor Louis Daguerre, the man who is credited with the invention of photography.

Benjamin Franklin

early American genius = pol?tico e inventor estadounidense
2003
Describes the life and notable accomplishments of Ben Franklin, eighteenth-century American printer, statesman, writer, and inventor.

Canada invents

2002
Describes numerous inventions by Canadian inventors that are widely used in the world today, such as sunglasses, kerosene, and basketball.

Benjam?n Franklin

pol?tico e inventor estadounidense
2004
Describes the life and notable accomplishments of Ben Franklin, eighteenth-century American printer, statesman, writer, and inventor.

The inventions of Granville Woods

the railroad telegraph system and the "third rail"
2003
Provides a biographical sketch of Granville Woods, sometimes known as the "Black Edison," and descriptions of some of his inventions.

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