engineers

Chronicles the life of inventor Nikola Tesla, describes his numerous inventions, and discusses how they were used.

Young engineer Marcus Attilius Primus, placed in charge of the Agua Augusta, sets out for Pompeii in an effort to fix the problems that have been plaguing the enormous aqueduct, but he soon learns there are natural and man-made forces working against him.

Tells the personal stories of thirty-five American scientists, technologists, and researchers whose inventions have had a significant impact on life in the twentieth century in the areas of medicine and healthcare, consumer products, transportation, energy and the environment, and computing and telecommunications.

Provides brief biographical sketches of more than two hundred male and female scientists who have made significant contributions to the interdisciplinary field of science, technology, and society.

Contains brief biographies of two hundred scientists, inventors, and mathematicians whose work has had a significant and lasting influence on society and/or their discipline. Arranged alphabetically, with a timeline, geographic and discipline listings, a bibliography, and an index.

A brief biography on the life and career of Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone.

An easy-to-read biography of the man who was a publisher, inventor, scientist, and one of the authors of the Declaration of Independence.

A biography of the prolific inventor whose creations, including the electric light bulb and the phonograph, have contributed to the comfort, convenience, and entertainment of people all over the world.

Evil Professor Savvy tries to steal Burton's newest invention, a rocket-powered skateboard.