inventors

A biography of American stateman, founding father, and diplomat, Benjamin Franklin that describes the contributions he made including the Franklin stove, bifocal lenses, and the lightning rod.

Introduces students to this amazing scientist and inventor, who proved that microscopic organisms were the cause of many diseases.

Examines the evolution of the process of invention through history. Interviews modern-day inventors, including Steve Wozniak. Promotes the concept that every invention begins with an idea, and everyone is a potential inventor. View the U.S. Patent Office and meet inventors.

A collection of essays and articles discussing the life of the great inventor, Thomas Edison. Includes background information and bibliographical references.

Presents a biography of Johannes Gutenberg, telling the story of how he worked diligently to develop a printing press.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Discusses the lives and achievements of some of the major engineers in the history of the world, including Leonardo da Vinci, Eli Whitney, Henry Ford, and others.

Jimmy Neutron invents a gadget to drain away his brain power so that he can become more normal, but the invention is too efficient for Jimmy's own good.