Brief biographies emphasizing the major inventions and scientific contributions of seventeen inventors. Included are Galaleo Galilei, James Watt, Karl Benz, and Thomas Edison.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-109) and index.--A biography of the self-educated son of former slaves, describing the positive outlook and determination that allowed him to overcome poverty and racism and become a successful inventor.

The only legitimate child of Lord Byron, the most brilliant, revered, and scandalous of the Romantic poets, Ada was destined for fame long before her birth. Estranged from Ada's father, who was infamously "mad, bad, and dangerous to know," Ada's mathematician mother is determined to save her only child from her perilous Byron heritage. Banishing fairy tales and make-believe from the nursery, Ada's mother provides her daughter with a rigorous education...

When her illusions of marriage are shattered by her husband's violent temper, Helen Cabot escapes to Moon Lake Lodge, where she builds a refuge for other battered women, but when her past catches up to her, she seeks solace in the arms of inventor Michael Rowan, the man she has always loved.

Buzz dreams of going into outer space. One night, his dream comes true. With his dog, Raggs, by his side, he sneaks onto a spaceship. Together, Raggs and Buzz have an awesome outer space adventure.

"Frank Einstein (kid-genius, scientist, and inventor) and his best friend Watson, along with Klink (a self-assembled artificial-intelligence entity), and Klank (a mostly self-assembled and artificial almost intelligence entity), once again find themselves in competition with T. Edison, their classmate and archrival--this time in the quest to unlock the power behind the science of the human body"-- Provided by publisher.

"Young Violet's only friend is her dog, Orville, until one of her homemade flying machines takes her to the rescue of a Boy Scout troop in trouble."--Title page verso.

"Have a big idea you want to share with the world? Ever wanted to hear the word 'inventor' before your name? This cool kids will show you how! Back matter includes tips for readers to get started on their own inventions"--

Flint Lockwood and his friends set out to clean up in Swallow Falls, but soon find out that things on the island aren't as they seem.