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The coolest inventor

Willis Haviland Carrier and his air conditioner
Read about Willis Haviland Carrier's early life on a farm, his desire to go to college, and the creation of air conditioning.
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3-D engineering

design and build practical prototypes with 25 projects
Provides instructions for twenty-five prototype projects that help students understand and apply math and science concepts and skills to tackle real-life engineering problems.

The Wright brothers and the airplane

Presents the life of Wilbur and Orville Wright, the two brothers who changed the world when they built the first successful flying machine in 1903.

The life of Ben Franklin

Examines the life and accomplishments of Ben Franklin from his birth until his death in 1790, including helping to write the Constitution, his years as an inventor, and in France representing the United States.

Benjamin Franklin

citizen of the world
Chronicles the life and accomplishments of American inventor and statesman Benjamin Franklin, using expert commentary, archival material, and Franklin's own writings.

Steve Jobs

Presents the life and career of Steve Jobs, who was the founder of Apple, a computer and technology company.

Internet inventors

Examines how the Internet began, and looks at some of the people and companies that have influenced it.

Modern marvels

engineering disasters

Top STEM careers in engineering

Introduces a variety of careers available in the field of engineering.

How engineers find solutions

"Engineers know that there is always more than one possible solution to a problem! This title uses accessible text and relatable examples to explain how engineers test and compare different solutions to determine which solution is best"--Provided by publisher.

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