Bøger i Inventions and Discovery serien

Discover the brilliant life of Hedy Lamarr in this full-color graphic novel. This talented film actress became an influential scientist with her invention of a secret radio system in the early 1940s, a building block of today's wireless communications. With comic book-style illustrations and short, engaging sentences, this biography will inspire, entertain, and inform young readers about an individual who made a significant contribution to society. This must-have graphic novel includes a bibliography, extended reading list, glossary, and further Internet sources.

Tells the story of Henry Ford, along with his invention, the popular Model T automobile.

A short graphic novel that illuminates the life and work of Johann Gutenberg and his involvement in the development and use of the printing press.

In graphic novel format, tells the story of Jonas Salk's involvement in the development of a polio vaccine.

Tells the story of Madam C. J. Walker, an African American businesswoman who invented a line of hair products and cosmetics that led her to become the first self-made female millionaire of any race. Written in graphic-novel format.

"In graphic novel format, tells the story of Marie Curie's discovery of radium and radioactivity"--Provided by publisher.