inventors

The story of Lena Blackburne and his Baseball Rubbing Mud, which major league teams (and many other teams) use to take the shine off brand-new baseballs.

Introduces young children to the life and inventions of Thomas Edison.

Simple text and illustrations explore the life of African Canadian inventor Elijah McCoy.

Reveals some of the amazing inventions of the past and present that have come from young Americans, ages eight to nineteen.

Details the life and work of Thomas Edison, who developed the electric light bulb and over 1000 patents for other inventions and innovations.

Describes inventor Margaret E. Knight's childhood, explaining how her interest in mechanical innovations began, and tells the story of her invention of a paper bag maker and her legal battle for the patent after someone stole her idea.

Describes the scientists behind the two most commonly used temperature scales, and explains how their scientific research and innovations are still used today.

Graham's new invention combines with a big snowfall to force his busy beaver family to take a day off from their chores.

A biography of Benjamin Franklin which ephasizes his many talents as a printer, writer, scientist, inventor, and statesman.

A brief biography that highlights some of the achievements of one of the most famous men from the early years of the United States.