Inventors and creators

Presents a short biography of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, early nineteenth-century children's authors, and chronicles their lives and works with includes their classic fairy tales.

A biography of Matt Groening, creator of "The Simpsons" and other cartoons, discussing his youth and family in Portland, his school experiences, and his move to Los Angeles in the 1970s, and following the course of his very successful career.

A biography of the physicist whose theories of relativity revolutionized the way we look at space and time.

Traces the path of the Wright brothers as they pursued their dream of changing the world of transportation.

Discusses the life of Walt Disney, including his early childhood, education, interests, the creation of Mickey Mouse, and the development of the Disney theme parks.

Discusses the life and work of Steven Spielberg, including his childhood, directing and producing movies, family, and achievements.

Discusses the childhood, education, influences, struggles, and writing career of J.K. Rowling, creator of the Harry Potter books.

Discusses the early life of Henry Ford, including his moving to the big city and his success as an inventor, engineer, and pioneer of the automobile.

Discusses the childhood, education, influences, marriage, and writing career of the author known as Dr. Seuss.

Discusses the life of Benjamin Franklin from his childhood until his death including his accomplishments as a printer, scientist, statesman, and diplomat.