The Inventors

Blashfield, Jean F.
Women Inventors
Capstone Press, 1996
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Set of four volumes, each containing information about five women, and what they invented. Inventions such as such as the Barbie Doll, mason canning jars, and hair products , along with the inventors of these products are discussed in short 5-10 page articles. Each article is accompanied by realistic photos.

Mathews, Tom
Always Inventing: a Photobiography of Alexander Graham Bell
National Geographic Society, 1999
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A biography with real photos, and quotes from Bell himself,which begins with his childhood in Scotland , and follows through his life as he immigrates to North America, and his never ending quest to come up with ideas which would help to improve people's lives.

Collins, David R.
Pioneer Plowmaker
Carolroda, 1990
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John Deere is known through the world as the manufacturer of tractors and farming equipment. In a very accurate telling, we learn about the life of this hardworking and idealistic young man whose inventions opened up some of the world's richest farmland, by the invention of the self scouring plow.

Linder, Greg
Thomas Edison
Capstone Press, 199
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Thomas Edison patented 1093 inventions, with the phonograph, the electric light bulb and the motion picture being the most well known. Realistic photos accompany the text.

Adler, David A.
B. Franklin Printer
Holiday House, 2001
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Benjamin Franklin was a true Renaissance man. He was a statesman, scientist, inventor, printer, writer, and politician. In this detailed biography his true spirit, wit and genius is captured.

Schanzer, Rosalyn
How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning
Harper Collins, 2003
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Benjamin Franklin probably invented more things than any other person, but this fun, beautifully illustrated books focuses on his whimsical invention, and practical contraptions, and focuses on his escapade of flying a kite during a rain storm.

Giblin, James Cross
The Amazing Life of Benjamin Franklin
Scholastic, 2000
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Richly illustrated and accompanied by eloquent text, presents a vivid portrait of the humorous and brilliant man who was known as the wisest American. Includes important dates, sayings from Poor Richard's Almanac, a list of historic sites, and a bibliography.

Towle, Wendy
The Real McCoy
Scholastic, 1993
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The story of the life of Elijah McCoy, an African American man living in the 19th century. He patented over fifty inventions, the most famous being the automatic oil cup, which became standard equipment on most locomotives and heavy equipment. Many imitations were designed, but none were as good, thus the expression the "real McCoy, which means the genuine or "real thing."

Tames, Richard
Guglielmo Marconi
Franklin Watts, 1990
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Marconi was a "dreamer", and the application of his theories in physics led to the discovery of radio communication.

McTavish, Douglas
Isaac Newton
Bookwright Press, 1990
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Tells the story of Isaac Newton , best known for his discovery of the laws of movement and gravitation. Many of the foundations for modern science were first put forth by the discoveries and findings of Newton. Accompanied by many illustrations and photos of paintings of the times.

Tames, Richard
Louis Pasteur
Franklin Watts, 1990
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The life story of Louis Pasteur, from his humble beginnings on to his study of chemistry and his influence on the importance of using antiseptics for wounds and surgeries, the pasteurization process for milk, and the discovery of cures for such infectious diseases as rabies and anthrax.

Weidt, Maryann
Mr. Blue Jeans
Carolrhoda, 1990
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Levi Strauss was a young Jewish immigrant peddler who went on to become the world's biggest producer of denim jeans . He invented these out of necessity, meeting the needs of California miners, who needed to have sturdy, reliable pants.

Alter, Judith
Eli Whitney
Franklin Watts1990
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Eli Whitney is most famous for inventing the cotton gin, but his invention of some the standardized parts used in the production of weapons, as well as many other machines, had a huge impact on the development of industry.

Old, Wendie
To Fly: the Story of the Wright brothers
Houghton Mifflin, 2002
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The Wright brothers were different from other people, they shared a fascination and curiosity about flight, and in this biography accompanied by watercolor drawings, we learn of the lives and work of the Wright brother and how their efforts resulted in one of the most remarkable achievements of the 20th century.

Inventions

Bender, Lionel
Invention
Dorling Kindersley, 1991
+ 609 Ben
Photographs and text explore such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks telephones and rocket engines.

Holt, Michael
Inventions
Gareth Stevens, 1990
+ 609 Hol
Describes inventions that have shaped our world, from ancient times to the present. Includes a simple description of the patent process, and the process of selling an invention.

Parker, Steve
53 ½ Things that changed the World and Some That Didn't
Millbrook Press, 1992
+ 609 Par
Brief tidbits on the history of inventions, each accompanied by fun, whimsical cartoon like illustrations. Divided by those invented before history began, those that changed the world, and those that didn't.

Turvey, Peter
Inventions, Inventors and Ingenious Ideas
Franklin Watts, 1992
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Surveys inventions throughout history in relation to the needs, skills, and technologies of the people living at a particular time. Includes a timeline and glossary.

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