"In graphic novel format, tells the story of how Samuel Morse developed a working telegraph in 1844 that changed the way people communicated"--Provided by publisher.

Capturing the essence of this exceptional individual through his original writings and hands-on activities from his era, this resource tells the rich story of one of Americas most celebrated Founding Fathers. Beginning with his time as a young printer, this engaging narrative details how Benjamin Franklin became a celebrity with the publication of Poor Richard: An Almanac and how he founded the colonies first lending library, volunteer fire company,...

"A picture book biography of Ralph Baer, nicknamed "The Father of Videogames," which shows how a great inventor found a way to transform the early television set into a vehicle for gaming"--

A biography of Thomas Alva Edison, the inventor of the electric lighting system and the phonograph.

Surveys the life and accomplishments of American author, printer, scientist, inventor, community leader, and diplomat, Benjamin Franklin.

Brings together eighteenth century etchings, artifacts, and quotations to create the effect of a scrapbook of the life of Benjamin Franklin.

Describes the creation of the amusement park ride by George Ferris.

"The biography of Garrett A. Morgan, an African American entrepreneur and prolific inventor, whose bravery saved lives at the Cleveland Waterworks Disaster in 1916. Includes timeline and author's sources."--

Explores the extraordinary achievement of Cyrus Field and one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century. Laying a transatlantic telegraph cable to create instant communication between two continents