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  • The Woman Who Invented Windshield Wipers: Mary Anderson and Her Wonderful Invention

    Sara L. Latta

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Most people can't imagine a car without windshield wipers. How would you possibly see during a snow storm or downpour? But there was a time when drivers had to wipe the windshield themselves to clear it of snow and rain. And boy did they get wet! Find out how Mary Anderson's smart thinking helped her get a patent for the Windshield Cleaning Device.
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  • Who Was the Hair-Care Millionaire? Madam C. J. Walker

    Mary Kay Carson

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, April 1, 2012)
    Lots of people dream of being a millionaire, but Madam C. J. Walker actually became one with her revolutionary hair care system. Learn about Madam C. J. Walker's life and the discovery of her hair care products. Make your own homemade bubble bath, too!
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  • Microwave Man: Percy Spencer and His Sizzling Invention

    Sara L Latta

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Most people love microwave popcorn or a warm snack from the microwave. But before 1975, homes did not have this great device! How did Percy Spencer go from a small town mill worker to the inventor of one of the most popular devices in the world? Find out how Spencer’s love of science and machines, along with his strong work ethic, helped him achieve a patent for the invention of the microwave oven.
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  • Biotechnology

    Donna Koren Wells

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Feb. 1, 1996)
    Describes the history and applications of biotechnology, focusing on how scientists develop new organisms by altering the genetic makeup of living things
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  • Thomas Edison: Inventor

    Carin T Ford

    Hardcover (Enslow Elementary, Dec. 1, 2002)
    -- The engaging new biographies in the Famous Inventors series breathe new life into students' perennial favorites, offering an up-to-date perspective on inventors who changed our world.-- Each book is crammed with anecdotes and details about the inventors' journey from childhood curiosity to adult genius.-- Simple explanations, plenty of photos, and colorful layouts make complex ideas accessible to young minds.-- Perfect for reports and for pleasure reading.
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  • Henry Ford: The Car Man

    Carin T. Ford

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, May 1, 2003)
    Constructs a compelling and balanced portrait of a complicated man who was determined to invent a practical, affordable automobile--which changed forever the way in which Americans travel--and whose political and social viewpoints were not always popular.
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  • Charles Drew: Pioneer in Medicine

    Anne E. Schraff

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, June 1, 2003)
    A simple biography of the African American doctor known for his work with blood plasma.
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  • Levi Strauss: The Man Behind Blue Jeans

    Carin T. Ford

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, April 1, 2004)
    Describes the life and career of of Levi Strauss, a Bavarian Jew who immigrated to the United States in 1847 and became a very successful businessman and philanthropist after inventing blue jeans.
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  • Ben & Jerry

    P.M. Boekhoff

    Hardcover (KidHaven, Oct. 1, 2004)
    Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield are childhood friends who started one of the most successful businesses in America, Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc. Ben and Jerry explores the lives of two creative guys who made helping others and having fun an important part of their business. (20030301)
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  • Scuba Man: Jacques Cousteau and His Amazing Underwater Invention

    Carmen Bredeson

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Swimming under the sea, looking at ocean life, is a very popular pastime. But there was a time when SCUBA diving did not exist. People had to wear very heavy diving suits, boots, and helmets. They could not swim freely and easily. Jacques Cousteau changed all that! Read about his invention of the Aqua-Lung and how his love of swimming as a boy led to a lifetime of adventure, movie-making, and discovery.
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  • Satellites

    Mary Virginia Fox

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Feb. 1, 1996)
    Describes the development and deployment of man-made satellites and surveys their many varied uses--past, present, and future
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  • Alexander Graham Bell: Inventor of the Telephone

    Carin T Ford

    Hardcover (Enslow Elementary, Aug. 1, 2002)
    -- The engaging new biographies in the Famous Inventors series breathe new life into students' perennial favorites, offering an up-to-date perspective on inventors who changed our world.-- Each book is crammed with anecdotes and details about the inventors' journey from childhood curiosity to adult genius.-- Simple explanations, plenty of photos, and colorful layouts make complex ideas accessible to young minds.-- Perfect for reports and for pleasure reading.
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