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Chronicles the life and achievements of the NASA engineer and inventor, from his childhood to his accidental invention of the Super Soaker water gun.

An illustrated biography of the inventor of the telephone-- Did you know that Bell's amazing invention--the telephone--stemmed from his work on teaching the deaf? Both his mother and wife were deaf. Or, did you know that in later years he refused to have a telephone in his study? Bell's story will fascinate young readers interested in the early history of modern technology!--

Traces the work that the two Wright brothers did together to develop the first machine-powered aircraft.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the printer, author, inventor, and scientist who played a pivotal role in the founding of the United States.

Provides stories of how women throughout the ages have responded to situations confronting them in daily life by inventing such items as diapers, paper bags.

A biography of the great inventor whose creations have contributed to the comfort, convenience, and entertainment of people all over the world.

An introduction to the life of Benjamin Franklin that details his childhood, inventions, and efforts to bring freedom to our country, and highlights his life-long love of reading.

Surveys the life of Benjamin Franklin, highlighting his work as an inventor and statesman.

Kathleen Krull sheds new light on the Benjamin Franklin--who considered science his true calling in life, not nation building--in this perceptive, fair-minded portrait.--

Learn about the life of Thomas Edison in this early reader biography. Most people today know Thomas Edison as the inventor of the light bulb-except, he isn't! In Edison's time, other inventors were working on the light bulb, but no one could figure out how to keep the light bulb lit. This is where Edison came in. Read and find out all about the real story of Thomas Edison's life and his many amazing inventions, like the movie camera and the battery...