Nine remarkable men produced inventions that changed the world. The printing press, the telephone, powered flight, recording and others have made the modern wor

Presents reproducible cross-curricular activities for grades four through eight on historic and modern inventions and inventors, and includes ideas for student

Step into Leonardo da Vinci's workshop, relax on board Hideo Shima's speedy bullet train, and join movie star Hedy Lamarr to bounce ideas around in between take

From the ranging curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci to the dedication and sacrifice of Marie Curie, Inventors Who Changed the World is a young child's first introdu

This book describes the inventions that make air travel possible, from balloons and airships to jet planes and space shuttles.