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Books in Inventors Who Changed the World series

  • Philo T. Farnsworth: Visionary Inventor of Television

    Tim O'Shei

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.Com, April 1, 2008)
    Provides an in-depth look at the formative years, education, experiments, and business trials and tribulations of this genius inventor of the television, enhanced with black-and-white photos and illustrations.
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  • J. Robert Oppenheimer: The Brain Behind the Bomb

    Glenn Scherer, Marty Fletcher

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.Com, May 1, 2007)
    Presents the life and accomplishments of the director of the Manhattan Project, focusing on his involvement with the development of the atom bomb.
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  • Marconi and Tesla: Pioneers of Radio Communication

    Tim O'Shei

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.Com, April 1, 2008)
    Introduces readers to the inventors of wireless communication equipment and the Tesla coil used in today's radios and television sets through an examination of their childhood years, education, inspirations, and groundbreaking discoveries.
  • How Facebook Changed the World

    Kaitlin Scirri

    Paperback (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 15, 2019)
    With billions of users worldwide, Facebook has become the most successful social media website on the internet. It has also been the subject of praise, criticism, and controversy. Using key facts, sidebars, and photographs related to the topic, this book informs students about what the world was like before Facebook, including a look at previous forms of online communication, and examines what made Facebook successful and what led to its displacement of MySpace at the top of social media. This book explores how Facebook has changed the world and societies since its creation, for better and worse, and explains Mark Zuckerberg's role as leader of this successful business. Facebook's hand in contemporary social issues, such as domestic violence and bullying, is also discussed, as well as the site's connection to controversial events like Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election, illuminating the extent of Facebook's reach and influence today.
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  • Johannes Gutenberg: The Printer Who Gave Words to the World

    Stephen Feinstein

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.com, May 1, 2008)
    Printed almost 500 years ago, Johannes Gutenbergs Bible remains a marvel of technology and art. But almost as breathtaking as the book itself, theres the story of how it all came to be; JOHANNES GUTENBERG introduces readers to Gutenberg and the trials and tribulations he endured as he struggled to devise his system of moveable-type printing. Persevering through personal and professional hardship, Gutenberg gave the world a gift that sped the Protestant Reformation and revolutionized the spread of information.
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  • Louis Pasteur: The Father of Microbiology

    Stephen Feinstein

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.Com, May 1, 2008)
    Offers a look at this amazing scientist of the nineteenth century and his devoted passion for the study of microorganisms which led to the pasteurization of milk, the first vaccine against rabies, and a polio vaccine.
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  • The Automobile

    Emily Rose Oachs

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2019)
    The 20th century approaches, and life is about to change forever! Inventors across the world race to invent and innovate automobile designs. Which ones will end up on top? Anyone who has ever ridden in a car will appreciate this fascinating title about how the automobile got its start. Fun facts, a timeline, and inventor and automobile profiles show the importance of this amazing invention!
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  • Wilbur and Orville Wright: Trailblazers of the Sky

    Jennifer Reed

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.com, Oct. 1, 2007)
    In this book from the series titled INVENTORS WHO CHANGED THE WORLD, author Jennifer Reed takes us on a flight through the lives of two revolutionary brothers who proved to the world that humans could fly. Recounted in detail are the numerous experiments and efforts in aerodynamics that propelled the Wright brothers to finish first in the race toward powered flight. Fun activities such as building a wind tunnel and anemometer are also included.
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  • Thomas Edison: Wizard of Light And Sound

    Amy Graham

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.Com, May 1, 2007)
    Explores the life and work of Thomas Edison, including his childhood, education, and invention of such items as the phonograph, light bulb, and kinetoscope.
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  • Alexander Graham Bell: The Genius Behind the Phone

    Stephen Feinstein

    Hardcover (Myreportlinks.com, Jan. 1, 2008)
    A biography of the curious Scotish-American who is best remembered for inventing the telephone in 1876 but whose devotion to discovery led to improvements in everything from boats and airplanes to machines that helped sick people breathe.
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  • Henry Ford: Genius Behind the Affordable Car

    Jeff C. Young

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.Com, Nov. 1, 2007)
    Tells of the life, inspirations, and many accomplishments of this inventor, businessman, and philanthropist who built the Model T automobile and developed the first assembly line that made purchasing a car affordable to the general consumer.
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  • It Changed The World: Invention of Space Exploration – Rourke Science Reader, Grades 3–6

    Mike Downs

    Paperback (Bridges, Jan. 7, 2020)
    GRADES 3–6: Elementary-aged readers will explore amazing facts about the invention of space exploration in this 32-page nonfiction science book, which shows a before-and-after comparison at how space technology has changed our world – and beyond!INVENTION BOOK FOR KIDS: Space exploration is one of humanity's most incredible accomplishments. In this science invention book, readers will get an up-close look at space travel and how the invention of space technology has helped us explore other planets and learn more about our own. INCLUDES: Readers will be hooked from beginning to end with mesmerizing science facts and vivid photos! A glossary is provided as well as comprehension questions and an extension activity for further exploration on the topic.BENEFITS: This NGSS-aligned science book for kids will spark the interest of your budding scientist. It links the past and present, showing how inventions that are a part of our lives weren't always there! How did the world change, and continue to change, with the invention of this new technology? Let's find out!WHY ROURKE: Since 1980, we’ve been committed to bringing out the best non-fiction books to help you bring out the best in your young learners. Our carefully crafted topics encourage all students who are “learning to read” and “reading to learn"!
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