engineers

During the Revolutionary War, fourteen-year-old Nathan joins forces with his older cousin, the inventor David Bushnell, to secretly build the first submarine used in naval warfare.

Presents an introduction to engineering, and tells the stories of a selection of engineering feats and failures, including the Sydney Opera House, the Eiffel Tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and many others.

An introduction to the life and career of Thomas Alva Edison.

Eleven-year-old Vincent Shadow, inspired by the ideas of the inventor Nikola Tesla, has always kept his many unusual toy inventions secret from his family until he enters a contest whose prize is to spend a summer working with the eccentric Howard G. Whizz of Whizzer Toys.

A biography of the prolific inventor who had a keen interest in voice and sound and who worked tirelessly on behalf of deaf people.

Presents an illustrated timeline highlighting important inventions and inventors throughout history from ancient times to the twenty-first century.

Charlie has always lived in his big brother's shadow, so when the Zigzag center organizes a Come as a Character day, Charlie hopes it will be his chance to shine as he shows off his latest invention.

Chronicles ten important events in the life of Benjamin Franklin, including being accused of treason by American colonists.

Describes Enterprise STEM which is a field consisting of people who work in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.

Presents a biography of Benjamin Franklin--statesman, diplomat, and inventor--from his early childhood in Boston, Massachusetts, to his work in the American Revolution, through his time spent in England, and his return to Philadelphia. Includes time line, glossary, and index.