Books in Great Life Stories: Inventors and Scientists series

Book by St John, Jetty

Ada Lovelace wasn't just a mathematician. She was a pioneer in computer programming. Young readers will learn how this woman who lived 200 years ago helped the world see machines and numbers in new ways. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!

Thomas Edison wasn't just an inventor. He was also a physicist and businessman. Young readers will discover how he became a great scientist whose inventions made a better life for most everyone.

Johannes Gutenberg wasn't just an inventor. He was also a goldsmith, printer, and publisher. Young readers will discover how this man found a way to bring information to people near and far.

Mae Jemison isn't just an astronaut. She is an engineer and a doctor. Young readers will learn about the life of the first African American woman in space. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!

Henry Ford wasn't just an inventor. He was also a smart businessman. Young readers will discover how this famous maker of the Model T and the moving assembly line helped change the world. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!

Marie Curie wasn't just a scientist. She was also an inventor and professor. Young readers will discover how she pioneered research on radioactivity and won two Nobel prizes while doing so.

Describes nine of the most notable airplane pilots in history, from the Wright brothers to Amelia Earhart, and includes famous astronauts including Neil Armstrong and Sally Ride.

Rachel Carson wasn't just a scientist. She was an author and a conservationist. Young readers will discover how this biologist helped bring attention to the dangers of pesticides and the need for protecting the environment. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!

Introduces some of the most well-known scientists and mathematicians of the ancient world, including Pythagoras, Hippocrates, Aristotle, Archimedes, Galen, Ptolemy, Zhang Heng, and al-Khwarizmi.

Thomas Edison wasn't just an inventor. He was also a physicist and businessman. Young readers will discover how he became a great scientist whose inventions made a better life for most everyone.

These simple, photo-illustrated biographies give a perfect introduction to some of the world's greatest inventors and scientists. Each person's childhood, career and contributions are presented with a timeline and easy-to-read text for early readers.