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Gutenberg

how one man remade the world with words
2002
Explores how Johann Gutenberg ignited an unprecedented explosion of new information in 1450 with his invention of movable type and the printing press.

Thomas Alva Edison

great American inventor
2007
A biography of Thomas Alva Edison, the American inventor responsible for introducing the phonograph, incandescent lightbulb, and other important creations to the world.

Rosie Revere, engineer

2013
A young aspiring engineer must first conquer her fear of failure.

The Brooklyn Bridge

a wonders of the world book
1996
Describes the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, from its conception by John Roebling in 1852 through, after many setbacks, its final completion under the direction of his son, Washington, in 1883.

Benjamin Franklin, you know what to say

2000
A brief biography of the young Philadelphia printer who grew up to become a world-renowned author, diplomat, scientist, and inventor, and one of the founding fathers of the United States.

A wizard from the start

the incredible boyhood & amazing inventions of Thomas Edison
2010
Introduces young children to the life and inventions of Thomas Edison.

What's next?

2006
Luke and Sophie are invited to spend the night in the Tomorrow Lab of Future Industries where they view some of the inventions being tested, and come up with some futuristic ideas of their own.

Always inventing

the true story of Thomas Alva Edison
2002

Thomas Alva Edison

young inventor
1983
A biography, focusing on the early years, of the man whose many inventions have changed the lives of millions of people.

The real McCoy

African-American invention and innovation, 1619-1930
1989
An exhibition tracing the creative and inventive spirit of African-American men and women.

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