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Offers a biography that emphasizes the childhood of Thomas Edison; discussing his family life, education, early experiences, and influences.

Each volume presents brief accounts of five women and their inventions, including Sybilla Masters, Madam C.

Presents brief accounts of the lives and inventions of five women: Amanda Jones, Mary Anderson, Bette Nesmith Graham, Dr.

Presents brief accounts of the lives and inventions of five women: Sybilla Masters, Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner, Mildred Davidson Austin Smith, Stephanie Kwolek, and Frances Gabe.

Follows the life and career of inventor Alexander Graham Bell, profiling his many inventions.

A biography of Eli Whitney, the inventor of the cotton gin and machines that mass produced gun parts.

Describes the life and notable accomplishments of the eighteenth-century American printer, statesman, writer, and inventor.

Provides a biographical sketch of Eli Whitney and a description of his most famous invention, the cotton gin, which made the harvesting of cotton easier.

Presents a short illustrated biography of inventor Thomas Edison, and chronicles his childhood and early interest in science, as well as his many inventions.

During the Revolutionary War, fourteen-year-old Nathan joins forces with his older cousin, the inventor David Bushnell, to secretly build the first submarine used in naval warfare.

An illustrated introduction to the life and career of American scientist and inventor Thomas Edison, creator of safe, electric light bults.

A biography of the man whose inventiveness and business savvy led to the creation of the Kodak company and transformed photography from a cumbersome professional activity to a point-and-click hobby enjoyed by people around the world.

Examines the life and times of American patriot Benjamin Franklin, born in 1706, discussing his achievements as a scientist, inventor, writer, postmaster general of the American colonies, advocate of independence, and mentor in the creation of the U.

In the Washington, D.C. neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Lucy Rose's friend Adam "Melonhead" Melon, a budding inventor with a knack for getting into trouble, enters a science contest that challenges students to recycle an older invention into a new invention.

Thirty of this newspaper's most famous articles have been collected in this extraordinary book - from band-aids and ballpoint pens to crayons and compact disc, this book highlights 30 incredible creations that kids couldn't live without.