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Author
Series
Kid legends volume 7
Language
English
Description
"Childhood biographies of sixteen trailblazers in technology, education, business, science, art, and entertainment"--
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Description
"The 21st book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes tells the story of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the U.S. who helped draft the Declaration of Independence while making important scientific contributions." -- from Amazon.com
Author
Publisher
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Born in 1940s Harlem, Patricia Bath dreamed of being a doctor--even though that wasn't a career option for most women. This biography follows Dr. Bath in her quest to become an ophthalmologist and restore sight to the blind. "Choosing miracles" when everyone else had given up hope, she invented a specialized laser for removing cataracts, becoming the first African American woman doctor to receive a medical patent"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Lewis Latimer was one of the greatest inventors of his time. He was also an engineer who transformed the lightbulb at Thomas Edison's company. And he was a gifted artist, too. Includes fun facts, like who invented the Super Soaker."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Language
Español
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"Ya conoces el Super Soaker. Es uno de los veinte mejores juguetes de todos los tiempos. Fue inventado completamente por accidente. Al intentar crear un nuevo sistema de enfriamiento para refrigeradores y aires acondicionados, el impresionante inventor Lonnie Johnson creó la mecánica del icónico juguete. Un amor por Los cohetes, los robots, los inventos y la mente creativa comenzaron temprano en la vida de Lonnie Johnson. Al crecer en una casa...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Read amazing stories about Martin Luther King, Jr., Amelia Earhart, Mohandas Gandhi, and many other fascinating and inspiring people from all over the world. These colorful and kid-friendly pages introduce younger readers to more than 50 people and their interesting lives, "--P. [4] of cover.
Author
Publisher
Penny Candy Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"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.
16) Nikola Tesla
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Simple text and illustrations look at the life of inventor Nikola Tesla.
"Born during a lighting storm, Nikola was called a child of light by his mother. He felt electricity after stroking his cat and was fascinated! With his brilliant mind, Nikola imagined inventions in his head and brought them to life. After studying electricity, he invented technology that could harness the power of alternating current, which today powers many things in our...
Author
Publisher
Zest Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Galileo, Einstein, Curie, Darwin, Hawking--we know the names, but how much do we really know about these people? Galileo gained notoriety over his battle with the Vatican, but did you know that this "father of modern science" was also an accomplished lute player? And Darwin of course discovered the principle by which new species are formed, but his bold curiosity extended to the dinner table as well. (And how many people can say they've eaten an owl!)...
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
[2021].
Language
English
Description
"Born at the stroke of midnight during a lightning storm, Nikola Tesla grew up to become one of the most important electrical inventors in the world. But before working with electricity, he was a child who loved playing with the animals on his family's farm in Serbia. An inventor since childhood, Tesla's patents encompassed everything from radar and remote-control technology to wireless communications. But his greatest invention was the AC induction...
Series
Empak "Black history" publication volume 2
Publisher
Empak Enterprises
Pub. Date
©1985
Language
English
Description
Biographical material on eighteen black Americans who made significant contributions to science and technology in America during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"Known for being the founder leader of SpaceX and many other enterprises, Elon Musk has been breaking the mold from a young age. Readers will learn many fascinating facts about this entrepreneur, engineer, and innovator, who has been working on such projects as reducing global warming, colonizing Mars, and developing technology for self-driving. An in-depth timeline and full-color photographs will spark readers' interest in the progression of Musk's...
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