technology and invention

A biography, with photographs and quotes from Bell himself, which follows this well known inventor from his childhood in Scotland through his life-long efforts to come up with ideas that would improve people's lives.

A history of inventions, discussing the tools of ancient civilizations, the development of the printing press in the fifteenth century, and the technological innovations of the modern world.

Explores what medicine was like and what roles doctors played in our American culture during the latter half of the 19th century.

Discusses the technology used in cars today--in engines, in fuels, in production, and in other areas--and the possibilities for tomorrow.

Describes the various weapons developed and used during the Civil War, such as longarms, handguns, swords, cannons, naval weapons, and mines, and explores that era as the beginning of modern weaponry.

Profiles eight American scientists who have made important contributions to twentieth-century science, including Thomas Hunt Morgan, Robert Oppenheimer, and Linus Pauling.

A photo essay about the history, development, and impact of automobiles from horseless carriages and Model T Fords to today's high-performance racing cars; featuring detailed cutaway photos showing how the moving parts of a car work.

Briefly summarizes the achievements of famous inventors throughout history from Gutenberg to Wernher von Braun.

Discusses the scientists and inventors responsible for the advances in communications technology, including Johann Gutenberg, Samuel Morse, Thomas Edison, and Philo Farnsworth.