25 Greatest Inventors of The World


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Humans are an ingenious species. Though we've been on the planet for a relatively short amount of time (Earth is 4.5 billion years old); modern Homo sapiens have dreamed up and created some amazing; sometimes far-out; things. From the moment someone bashed a rock on the ground to make the first sharp-edged tool; to the debut of the wheel to the development of Mars rovers and the Internet; several key advancements stand out as particularly revolutionary. Here are our top picks for the most important inventions of all time; along with the science behind the invention and how they came about. Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac by Honoré de Balzac: In this collection, Honoré de Balzac presents a selection of his acclaimed short stories, showcasing his incredible talent for vivid storytelling and character development. With its rich language and engaging narratives, this book is a must-read for fans of classical literature. Key Aspects of the Book "Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac": Collection of Short Stories: The book features a collection of acclaimed short stories by Honoré de Balzac. Vivid Storytelling and Character Development: The stories showcase Balzac's incredible talent for vivid storytelling and character development. Useful for Literature Enthusiasts: The book is useful for fans of classical literature and those interested in the works of Balzac. Honoré de Balzac was a French novelist and playwright who is regarded as one of the greatest writers of Western literature. His book, Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac, is highly regarded for its captivating storytelling and rich language.




The Greatest Inventors of All-Time


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The book called The Greatest Inventors of All-Time, is about the Inventors and their Inventions and how some of them got there patents that help change the world today. It's a mind blowing book that can inspire and educate about a lot Inventions that turned into businesses as of today. Most of these Inventions and the Inventors help grow and change the world to be a better place. This book shows how far the world has evolved in Inventions and Entrepreneurs.




Wonder Women


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A fun and feminist celebration of the forgotten women in science, technology, and beyond—from the bestselling author of The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy You may think you know women’s history pretty well. But have you ever heard of: • Alice Ball, the chemist who developed an effective treatment for leprosy—only to have the credit taken by a man? • Mary Sherman Morgan, the rocket scientist whose liquid fuel compounds blasted the first U.S. satellite into orbit? • Huang Daopo, the inventor whose weaving technology revolutionized textile production in China—centuries before the cotton gin? Smart women have always been able to achieve amazing things, even when the odds were stacked against them. In Wonder Women, author Sam Maggs tells the stories of the brilliant, brainy, and totally rad women in history who broke barriers as scientists, engineers, mathematicians, adventurers, and inventors. Plus, interviews with real-life women in STEM careers, an extensive bibliography, and a guide to women-centric science and technology organizations—all to show the many ways the geeky girls of today can help to build the future. Table of Contents: Women of Science Women of Medicine Women of Espionage Women of Innovation Women of Adventure




Great Inventors and Their Inventions


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Nine remarkable men produced inventions that changed the world. The printing press, the telephone, powered flight, recording and others have made the modern world what it is. But who were the men who had these ideas and made reality of them? As David Angus shows, they were very different quiet, boisterous, confident, withdrawn but all had a moment of vision allied to single-minded determination to battle through numerous prototypes and produced something that really worked. It is a fascinating account for younger listeners.




Scientists and Inventors


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Alphabetical articles profile the life and work of notable scientists and inventors from antiquity to the present, beginning with Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz and concluding with the Wright Brothers.




Inventors and Their Bright Ideas


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Even though they're dead, the great inventors in this book are still full of surprises! Everybody thinks that Thomas Edison invented the light bulb and that John Logie Baird's TV took the world by storm. But in this Horribly Famous title, readers will discover that Edison didn't invent the first light bulb (although he invented a thousand other things) and that Baird's TV was useless.




The Greatest Inventors in History


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The Perfect Gift for Curious Minds - Special Launch Price This book features fun facts and stories + illustrations you can color. Learn the history behind the greatest inventors in history including... - Leonardo da Vinci - Thomas Edison - Alexander Graham Bell - Benjamin Franklin - Archimedes - Louis Pasteur - Alexander Fleming - Nikola Tesla - Timothy Berners-Lee - Samuel Morse - Charles Babbage - Galileo Galilei - Stephanie Kwolek - Rudolph Diesel - Cai Lun - Louis Braille - Alessandro Volta - Alfred Nobel - Charles Goodyear - The Wright Brothers - James Watt - Johannes Gutenberg - Joseph-Marie Jacquard - John Loudon McAdam - Cyrus McCormick - Richard Gatling - John Wesley Hyatt - Ferdinand Von Zeppelin - Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen - Robert Hutchings Goddard - Clarence Birdseye - Igor Sikorsky - Ernest Lawrence - Alan Turing - Frank Whittle - Edward Teller - Michael DeBakey - Douglas Engelbart - Marie Curie - Josephine Cochrane We can't wait to hear your feedback in the review section. We know you'll have fun with this one or it will make a great gift. Scroll up, Click on 'Buy Now', and Get Your Copy!




Inventors Who Changed the World


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From the ranging curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci to the dedication and sacrifice of Marie Curie, Inventors Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the brilliant people who taught us the meaning of perseverance and innovation. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of nine renowned inventors from around the world: Cai Lun, Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, Orville and Wilbur Wright, Grace Hopper, Johannes Gutenberg, and Louis Pasteur. Inspire your own little inventor with the words of these inventive heroes who changed the world.




Albert Einstein


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Meet renowned physicist Albert Einstein Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors and Scientists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the work and contributions of renowned scientists and inventors, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9). This book presents the life and accomplishments of the renowned physicist, discussing his theory of relativity and the ways in which it transformed the world's understanding about how the universe works.




Famous Inventors & Inventions


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Famous inventors and the inventions they develop is a fascinating area of historical study that is usually far too advanced for young children. However, a Famous Inventors & Inventions Picture Book breaks that information down in a way that is interesting and engaging to young boys and girls. Instead of pages and pages of text that makes no sense to them, children can see a picture of the inventor alongside the invention they created. This helps to begin laying the foundation for this knowledge in children at a young age and may even spark their interest and imagination in this area.