Frank Carlson Library

Ten biographies of American women inventors, including Madam C.J. Walker, Lillian Gilbreth, Beulah Henry, Elizabeth Lee Hazen, Rachel Fuller Brown, Katherine Blodgett, Gertrude B. Elion, Stephanie Louise Kwolek, Edith Flanigen, and Ellen Ochoa.

A look at the life of the amazing inventor and scientist.

Grades K to 3.

A biography of the scientist and educator who invented the telephone.

Traces the life of Thomas Edison, one of the most influential inventors in American history, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the many inventions for which he is best known.

Explores the life of Thomas Alva Edison, the inventor of numerous devices, including the light bulb and the phonograph.

Presents the life and career of Alexander Graham Bell, examining how he invented the telephone and his work with the deaf.--

An introduction to the life of the man who developed the electric light bulb and many other inventions.

20 stories about inventions of the past and present that have come from young Americans. Includes advice to other young inventors for turning their ideas into inventions.