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George Westinghouse: A Genius for Invention
Barbara Ravage
Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 1996)Examines the life and work of the determined, forward-thinking inventor, who held more than three hundred patents by the time he died
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Lewis Latimer: Creating Bright Ideas
Eleanor H. Ayer
Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 1996)A biography of the self-educated son of former slaves, describing the positive outlook and determination that allowed him to overcome poverty and racism and become a successful inventor
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Linus Pauling: Investigating the Magic Within
Victoria Sherrow
Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 1996)Examines the life and accomplishments of scientist and humanitarian Linus Pauling, known for his work on vitamins and environmental safety
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Dian Fossey: Befriending the Gorillas
Suzanne Freedman
Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 1996)Describes the life of the scientist and her accomplishments working with gorillas in Africa
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Stephen Hawking: Solving the Mysteries of the Universe
Ron Cole
Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 1, 1997)Discusses the life and work of the brilliant physicist who has overcome the challenges of a life-threatening disease to become one of the foremost scientists of the twentieth century.
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Jacques-Yves Cousteau: Exploring the Wonders of the Deep
Lois Markham
Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 1996)Surveys the life and accomplishments of the celebrated French oceanographer.
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Rachel Carson: Protecting Our Environment
Barbara Ravage
Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 1, 1997)A biography of the American conservationist, biologist, and author
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