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Traces the work of the physicist who finally won recognition as the inventor of lasers after a long battle to be given credit for his ideas.

A biography of the engineer who led the team of engineers that developed the first successful video tape recorder.

Describes the life and work of Alexander Graham Bell, from his invention of the telephone to the development of instruments to help the hearing impaired.

A biography concentrating on the childhood of the inventor whose creations contributed to the comfort, convenience, and entertainment of people all over the world.

A brief biography describing the boyhood and some of the achievements of the famous inventor.

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

Simple text and photographs present the life of Robert Fulton and his contributions to transportation.

Simple text and photographs present the life of Thomas Edison, the inventor of the phonograph, lightbulb, and movies with sound.

Describes the life of the man who invented the telephone, including his work with the deaf and his other inventions.

Provides information about the life and work of Thomas Edison, and tells how to learn more about the famous inventor.

Studies a number of machines and inventions from ancient times to the present including fire and the wheel as well as things such as the steam engine, power looms, locomotives and diesels, automobiles and airplanes, and spacecraft.

A short biography of American patriot, inventor, and statesman, Benjamin Franklin, examining his childhood and work as a printer, his many inventions, and his role in the independence of America.

When Luke and Sophie are school-newspaper reporters at a Gadget Fair, they notice small signs in strange spots around the building saying "Thanks Hero," and they set out to find out who is behind the signs.

Introduces the life of Clarence Birdseye, who invented a quick-freeze method to preserve the fresh flavor of food and founded the Birds Eye Frosted Foods company in 1929.

A biography of Cyrus Hall McCormick whose distaste for the hard labor of farm work led him to invent a machine which made it much quicker and easier to harvest wheat.