biography

Presents the life of the British theoretical physicist who has taken the study of cosmology farther than most in his field, despite the need for a wheelchair and computer in order to travel and communicate.

Presents a biography of physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking, who in spite of his affliction with Lou Gehrig's disease, continues to be an influence in the world of science with his theories about black holes and gravity.

Describes the life and work of the scientist who offered objective evidence that the earth was not the fixed center of the universe.

Introduces the life of inventor, statesman, and founding father Benjamin Franklin, whose love of books led him to establish the first public library in the American colonies.

Examines the life of the noted statesman who was accomplished in many fields.

Focuses on events from Benjamin Franklin's youth in Boston which proved influential in his later life.

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

Tells the life story of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Enrico Fermi, describing his childhood in Italy, his work with atomic energy, and his scientific legacy.

A photo-filled chronicle of American inventor Thomas Edison's life and accomplishments that describes America during his lifetime and discusses his impact on the world.