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Books in Innovative Minds series

  • 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
  • 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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