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

From his humble boyhood as a farmer's son, selling newspapers on trains, reading through public libraries shelf by shelf, and dreaming of new inventions, Thomas Edison went on to create the light bulb, the phonograph, and the motion picture camera.

"From the start, his path was never predictable. Steve Jobs was given up for adoption at birth, dropped out of college after one semester, and at the age of twenty, created Apple in his parents' garage with his friend Steve Wozniack. Then came the core and hallmark of his genius--his exacting moderation for perfection, his counterculture life approach, and his level of taste and style that pushed all boundaries. A devoted husband, father, and Buddhist,...

This picture-book biography explains how Farnsworth held on to his dream to develop television and the scientific concepts behind it.

Profiles two brothers whose childhood interest in flight led them to build a successful flying machine.

An introduction to the lives and careers of brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright, who built and flew the first successful powered airplane.

"A picture book biography of Jewish refugee, Ralph Baer, the pioneering inventor of home video gaming"--

"The latest by prolific children's book author Jan Wahl, Hedy and her Amazing Invention teaches kids about the pioneering scientific work and inspiring courage of Hedy Lamarr, the famous Hollywood actress who fought against old-fashioned parents, a domineering husband, prejudice, and stereotypes to become an accomplished inventor whose work helped pave the way for many of the communications technologies we enjoy today" -- Amazon.com.

Presents a biography of the tireless Thomas Edison, illustrated with many photos of his life and inventions.

"A biography series highlighting the work and social impact of BIPOC inventors"--