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The A to Z of inventions and inventors

Presents an alphabetically-arranged introduction to every day inventions from G to L, who invented them, and how they work including the hearing aid, instant coffee, light bulb, and lipstick.
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The A to Z of inventions and inventors

Presents an alphabetically-arranged introduction to every day inventions from C to F, who invented them, and how they work including the camera, dishwasher, elevator, and frozen food.
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Benjamin Franklin

Briefly presents, in graphic novel format, the life and career of Benjamin Franklin, who was an author, a printer, a scientist, an inventor, and a statesman.
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Revolution in construction

Discusses the history of construction, how the technology was developed, and the science behind it.
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Models and designs

it's a roller coaster ride!
Explains how models are useful in designing roller coasters, buildings, and more, and presents puzzles and activities designed to help young readers understand the information that can be represented with models.
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Bubble in the bathtub

Doctor Proctor, an inventor of bizarre things, uses his time-traveling bathtub to go back in time and fix some things, but when he cannot get back, Nilly and Lisa meet him in the past with some of the magical fart powder he invented.
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Quien fue Leonardo da Vinci?

Biography of the famous Italian inventor, musician, engineer, scientist, and artist, Leonardo da Vinci.
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Benjamin Franklin

Traces Ben Franklin's life in the early United States, as well as his extensive contributions both to science and American history.
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African-American inventors

Brief biographical profiles of five African-American inventors: Patricia Bath, Philip Emeagwali, Henry Sampson, Valerie Thomas, and Peter Tolliver.
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Benjamin Franklin

a photo-illustrated biography
Presents the life story of Ben Franklin, one of the authors of America's Declaration of Independence, who is also remembered as a craftsman, scientist, printer, and writer.
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