This book celebrates some of history’s greatest minds, whose intelligence and perseverance has helped shape the modern world. Among others, you will encounter brilliant mathematicians, celebrated scientists and photography pioneers. Get an insight into their careers and grasp the innovative spirit and determination required to change the course of history. Featuring: Meet the inventors - Get to know the men and women whose ingenuity shaped the

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Sometimes inventing can be sweet. Author Carmen Bredeson explores the creation of everyone's favorite cookie this book. Readers will find out about Ruth Wakefield, the Toll House Inn, and the invention of the chocolate chip cookie.

Icy cold air conditioning is very common in many people's lives, but there was a time when this popular luxury did not exist. People had to think of other ways to keep cool on hot, humid days. It was also too hot in factories and hospitals, theaters and cars. Willis Carrier changed all that. Authors Alison and Stephen Eldridge explore how his love of science and fixing things led to a lifetime of adventure, research, and the discovery of air conditioning....

Most people love microwave popcorn or a warm snack from the microwave, but before 1975, homes did not have this great device. How did Percy Spencer go from a small town mill worker to the inventor of one of the most popular devices in the world? This book explains how Spencer's love of science and machines helped him achieve a patent for the microwave oven.

Swimming under the sea, looking at ocean life, is a very popular pastime, but there was a time when SCUBA diving did not exist. People had to wear very heavy diving suits, boots, and helmets. They could not swim freely and easily. Jacques Cousteau changed all that. Students read about his invention of the Aqua-Lung and how, his love of swimming as a boy led to a lifetime of adventure, movie making, and discovery.

"Read about Mary Anderson's early life, and find out why she invented windshield wipers"--