Thomas Edison and electricity

Edition

-

ISBN/ISSN

0060208597

Collation

32 pages : illustration : 24 cm

Series Title

Science Discoveries

Call Number

926 EDI

The Usborne book of scientists

Offers brief profiles of scientists from ancient times to the present day, including lesser-known figures and women pioneers

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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 the youngest of 10 sons. To help out with the family, he was put to work when he was 10 years old in his father's candle and soap-making shop. Ben hated making soap and candles. Since he was smart an…

The real McCoy : the life of an African-American inventor

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 lawn sprinkler, the rubber heel on a shoe, and more. "A striking introduction to one of the first and most successful African-American inventors".--Booklist, starred review.

Benjamin Franklin

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 and contributions. Simultaneous.

A picture book of Benjamin Franklin

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0590559060

Collation

32 pages : illustration : 19 cm

Series Title

-

Call Number

923 FRA

Thomas Edison

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 ahead and try to invent it."With these words, Thomas Edison explains how he developed ideas and turned them into useful inventions. Although he is most famous for inventing the lightbulb, Edison is cred…

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The trouble with dad

Dad is an inventor. He drives Mum mad! But one day Dad's robots go on TV and things are never the same again.

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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 secret mission--to outer space! I was totally unprepared to go. But moldy mozzarella, my trip was out of this world!