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Thomas Alva Edison Thomas Alva Edison Michael Burgan Learn about the life of this American genius. OL14587W
Girls think of everything Girls think of everything Catherine Thimmesh Tells the story of how women throughout the ages have responded to situations confronting them in daily life by inventing such items as correction fluid, space helmets, and disposable diapers. OL16025909W
Thomas Edison Thomas Edison George Sullivan Features Thomas Edison explaining how he developed ideas and turned them into useful inventions. Although he is most famous for inventing the light bulb, Edison is credited with hundreds of invention… OL16047549W
Electric Ben Electric Ben Robert Byrd Grades K to 3. OL16416006W
Thomas Edison Thomas Edison Saddleback Educational Publishing Staff A brief biography of Thomas Edison, in graphic novel format, that discusses his childhood, family, education, marriages, and inventions. OL16951256W
Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Kay Melchisedech Olson,Gordon Purcell,Barbara Schulz Biography of Benjamin Franklin, a great American inventor, statesmen and diplomat as well as one of the founding fathers of the United States of America. In graphic novel format. OL17887094W
Thomas Edison Thomas Edison Lisa DeMauro A look at the life of the amazing inventor and scientist. OL18465836W
The doctor with an eye for eyes The doctor with an eye for eyes Julia Finley Mosca Meet Dr. Bath--the scientist who never lost sight of her dreams!As a girl coming of age during the Civil Rights Movement, Patricia Bath made it her mission to become a doctor. When obstacles like rac… OL19730894W
Girls think of everything Girls think of everything Catherine Thimmesh In kitchens and living rooms, in garages and labs and basements, even in converted chicken coops, women and girls have invented ingenious innovations that have made our lives simpler and better. What… OL19764456W
The inventor's secret The inventor's secret Suzanne Slade Describes the friendship between the two inventors and how Thomas Edison's advice to the young Henry Ford inspired Ford to work on his automobiles until he came up with an inexpensive, reliable versi… OL20014156W
Unsung heroes of technology Unsung heroes of technology Todd Kortemeier From early computer programmers to video game creators, this book introduces remarkable individuals whose contributions to technology were often overlooked. Colorful spreads full of photographs and s… OL20053278W
The Wright brothers The Wright brothers Andrew Santella Briefly describes the life and accomplishments of Orville and Wilbur Wright, aviation pioneers. OL20531501W
Flying machines Flying machines Alison Wilgus,Molly Brooks 113 p. : 23 cm OL20851001W
Inventors Inventors Ruth Owen 32 pages : 26 cm OL21826175W
The Wright Brothers The Wright Brothers Wendie C. Old "Traces the path of the Wright Brothers as they pursued their dream of changing the world of aviation."-- OL2639042W
Time For Kids Time For Kids Adrienne Betz,Editors Of Time For Kids Describes ants, including their body parts, food, social lives, and means of attacking. OL275047W
Black pioneers of science and invention Black pioneers of science and invention Louis Haber Traces the lives of fourteen black scientists and inventors who have made significant contributions in the various fields of science and industry. OL4078685W
Shortchanged by history Shortchanged by history Vernon Pizer Discusses the lives and contributions of little-known inventors in American history including Joseph Jenks who invented a more efficient scythe and James Buchanan Eads who completed and launched the … OL5107525W
Eli Whitney and the Cotton Gin (Graphic Library) Eli Whitney and the Cotton Gin (Graphic Library) Jessica Sarah Gunderson,Charles Barnett III,Rodney Ramos,Gerry Acerno In graphic novel format, tells the story of how Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin, and the effects it had on the South. OL8409916W
Who in the World Was the Secretive Printer? Who in the World Was the Secretive Printer? Robert Beckham Johannes spent his days shut away, working on a mysterious project. His neighbors wondered what he was doing in his metal shop. Why did he need so much money? Was he making expensive gold jewelry? We… OL8837641W
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