inventors

Presents the life and accomplishments of the famous artist, scientist, engineer, and inventor.

A biography of the eighteenth-century printer, publisher, inventor, scientist, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States.

With simple text, introduces young readers to Benjamin Franklin's life, career, and legacy. Includes photographs, a timeline, and a glossary.

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

"Lonnie Johnson was discouraged from becoming a scientist in school, but eventually became an engineer. Learn how Johnson overcame many challenges to become a brilliant engineer and inventor of one of the world's most popular toys, the Super Soaker"--Provided by publisher.

Over the centuries, women, people from underrepresented communities, and immigrants overcame prejudices and social obstacles to make remarkable discoveries in science - but they weren't the ones to receive credit in history books. People with more power, money, and prestige were remembered as the inventor of the telephone, the scientists who decoded the structure of DNA, and the doctor who discovered the cause of yellow fever. This heavily illustrated and designed two-color book aims to set the record straight and celebrate the nearly forgotten inventors and scientists who shaped our world today - and explains in simple terms the scientific concepts they uncovered.

Eleven-year-old Kia Krumpet and four of her friends, known as the Crimson Five, compete in the Piedmont Challenge for a chance to study at the Piedmont Inventor's Prep School.

"In biomimicry, scientists imitate traits found in nature. An engineer shapes the nose of his bullet train like a kingfisher's beak. A scientist models her solar cell on the mighty leaf. Discover how ten inventors were inspired by animals and plants to create cutting-edge technology"--Provided by the publisher.

A biography of inventor and engineer Lewis Latimer.

"Some of the most important American products and ideas have been developed by people born outside the United States. They have influenced every part of U.S. culture, from what people wear and drive to how they stay healthy, how they communicate with each other, and what they do for fun. Meet 25 immigrants who have led the way with life-saving inventions, by opening up sports to women and people of color, and so much more"--Provided by the publisher.