engineers

Introduces children to the life and work of scientist Guglielmo Marconi, discussing his childhood, schooling, work with radio signals, and scientific legacy.

Provides information about the construction, focusing on the importance of math in the process of building. Includes photographs and a glossary.

Describes the life of this scientist, artisan, engineer, and designer who developed the steam engine.

A biography of the man known for his interest in teaching the deaf and for his invention of the telegphone.

Describes the life and achievements of Thomas Edison, who is credited with inventing the phonograph in 1877 and the light bulb in 1879. Includes time line and resources.

Provides information on career options available for civil engineer majors, including architectural, environmental, structural, and transportation engineering; and includes related article as well as lists of student competitions, societies, and accredited programs.

Chronicles the life of inventor Nikola Tesla, describes his numerous inventions, and discusses how they were used.

Young engineer Marcus Attilius Primus, placed in charge of the Agua Augusta, sets out for Pompeii in an effort to fix the problems that have been plaguing the enormous aqueduct, but he soon learns there are natural and man-made forces working against him.

Tells the personal stories of thirty-five American scientists, technologists, and researchers whose inventions have had a significant impact on life in the twentieth century in the areas of medicine and healthcare, consumer products, transportation, energy and the environment, and computing and telecommunications.