A biography of the Canadian-born black American who studied engineering in Scotland and patented over fifty inventions despite the obstacles he faced because of his race.

"Smart women have always been able to achieve amazing things, even when the odds were stacked against them. In Wonder Women, author Sam Maggs tells the stories of the brilliant, brainy, and totally rad women in history who broke barriers as scientists, engineers, mathematicians, adventurers, and inventors. Plus, interviews with real-life women in STEM careers, an extensive bibliography, and a guide to women-centric science and technology organizations--all...

Discusses black inventors and their contributions, including Benjamin Bradley, Madam Walker, and George Washington Carver.

"In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the pioneer of Play-Doh, Joseph McVicker. Follow the story from McVicker's childhood, his education at Brown University, joining his father's company Kutol Products, and his reinvention of the company's Kutol Wall Cleaner as Play-Doh. Learn how Play-Doh is made, who came up with the name, the role of Captain Kangaroo in Play-Doh's success, and about other Play-Doh products. McVicker's family, retirement,...

A biography of the man, the scientist, the inventor, and the American historical figure.

Uses short biographies of women inventors around the world to demonstrate how inventions come about.

Simple text and photographs introduce the life of Alexander Graham Bell.

Presents inventions that people use every day. This volume covers the Qwerty keyboard, the radio, record players, refrigerators, roll-on deodorant, rubber bands, saccharin, safety pins, Scrabble, skateboards, sliced bread, soft drinks, staplers, and sunscreen.

Presents inventions that people use every day. This volume covers glasses, hearing aids, Hills hoist, hypodermic needle, ice cream, instant coffee, Jell-O, Kevlar, laser, Lego, light bulb, lipstick, liquid crystal display, and Liquid paper.