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Inventing the future

a photobiography of Thomas Alva Edison
2006
Presents a biography of the tireless Thomas Edison, illustrated with many photos of his life and inventions.

Thomas Edison

great American inventor
1987
Examines the life and achievements of the famous inventor, from his boyhood experiments to his search for electricity.

Biography today 2006 Vol.11-Scientist & Inventors

profiles of people of interest to young readers
2006
Contains current biographical sketches, autobiographies and obituary entries for well-known scientists and inventors.

Edison

A Biography
2003

Clever-Lazy

1997
A fledgling inventor concentrates so hard on developing her genius that she almost forgets the teachings of the Goddess in the Dancing Mountains.

Instruments & measurement

2000
Traces the history of various scientific instruments and forms of measurement, from systems of weights and measures to high-tech instruments for measurement, navigation and cartography, and more.

Manufacturing & industry

2000
Traces the history of developments in manufacturing and industry, including the metals, chemical and plastic, and clothing and textile industries. Discusses the impact of mechanization and computerization on industry.

Medicine & health

2000
Traces the history of inventions in medicine and relating to health, including drug advancements, diagnostic and testing equipment, surgery, advancements in reproductive technologies and genetics, and more.

Military & security

2000
Traces the history of innovations in warfare, from pre-Civil War to current times. Also includes information on the history of locks and keys.

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