Niver, Heather Moore

Examines the life, legacy, and achievements of nineteenth century inventor and entrepreneur Eli Whitney, whose cotton gin revolutionized American textile manufacturing.

Presents the life of the man widely credited as the inventor of the World Wide Web (a.k.a. the Internet), Tim Berners-Lee.

Readers discover the story behind the Articles of Confederation, the precursor to the U.S. Constitution, including the factors that inspired its creation and the reasons it was replaced.

Introduces the life of the young female activist and youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate who has championed the female education rights in her native Pakistan.

"Haunted houses, spirits, and ghosts are explored through historical accounts, personal experiences, photographs, and legendary stories"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee.

A biography of Apache Indian leader Geronimo.

Looks at significant records in racing.

An introduction to marine fossils.

What would life be like without the Internet? In this book, readers will meet Tim Berners-Lee, who is regarded as the inventor of the World Wide Web. Readers will learn about Berners-Lee's early life and career, followed by his work developing the World Wide Web and first web browser. Readers will love connecting with this great inventor through color photographs, which are expertly paired with information-rich text. A timeline and sidebars help to deepen the reader's learning experience. This biography is the perfect vehicle for learning STEM and is sure to be an excellent addition to social studies and science instruction.