Offers brief profiles of scientists from ancient times to the present day, including lesser-known figures and women pioneers
Now available in paperback for the first time, James Cross Giblin and Michael Dooling tell the story of the man known as the "wisest American." Benjamin Franklin was one of seventeen children, and…
Handsome oil paintings enliven this picture book biography about the little-known inventor who inspired the phrase "the real McCoy". Young readers meet Elijah McCoy and discover how he invented the…
Drawn from his own newspaper articles and personal recollections, a fascinating glimpse into the life of the brilliant printer, inventor, scientist, and statesman details his many accomplishments a…
In Their Own Words: Thomas Edison tells the exciting story of Edison's life using his laboratory notes, business records, and personal recollections. "I find out what the world needs. Then I go ah…
More than any other individual, Edison was responsible for introducing the modern age of electricity. But as well as pioneering the first commercial electric light and power system, he also invente…
Dad is an inventor. He drives Mum mad! But one day Dad's robots go on TV and things are never the same again.
New Mouse City was in danger! An evil professor was threatening us all with his terrible inventions. The authorities called upon me, Geronimo Stilton, to thwart his plans by traveling on a top secr…