inventors

Provides a history of invention and technological advances, including stories behind every day objects and noted inventors and scientists.

Photographs, illustrations, and simple text profile the life and inventions of Thomas Edison.

Presents an alphabetically-arranged introduction to every day inventions from A to B, who invented them, and how they work including the airplane, ballpoint pen, and breakfast cereal.

Chronicles the life of Alexander Graham Bell, discussing his childhood in Scotland, his early interest in sound, his relationship with his deaf mother, his move to the United States, his insight into sound waves, and his innovations that revolutionized the modern world.

Serbian inventor and mechanical and electrical engineer Nikola Tesla discusses his life and work, including his discoveries in electromagnetism and alternating current electric power systems.

Presents a comprehensive look into the life and reputation of American patriot, statesman, and inventor, Benjamin Franklin during the early days of the American Revolution, and examines the impact he had on both American and French society.

A comprehensive biography of inventor Thomas Alva Edison that chronicles his childhood and achievements which included the phonograph and incandescent lightbulb.

Introduces scientific processes used by inventors which teaches young students how ideas evolve toward making a complete product.

Profiles various inventors and discusses how their creations impacted and changed the entire world. Features photographs, illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.