Neil Baldwin

An inspirational read for anyone dreaming of becoming an entrepreneur, inventor or pioneer

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Maryland

Inventing the Century

A biography of an American legend reveals the ambitious, uneducated, contradictory man behind the myths--a man obsessed with knowledge. By the author of To All Gentleness: William Carlos Williams, The Doctor-Poet. 25,000 first printing.

Edison

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Doug Hall

David Wecker

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Texas

Finding the Courage to Journey from Fear to Freedom

Provides insights from the author's life and other mavericks' lives to encourage readers to believe in themselves, embrace the unknown, and make connections with family and friends

The Maverick Mindset

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Clean. See pics 📸

 #paperback #inventor #biography #juvenile #nonfiction #homeschool #history

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Michigan

An inventive life

⭐ Alexander Graham Bell

Louisiana

Chilly Da Vinci

Joy Mangano

Alex Tresniowski

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

New Jersey

Dare to Build a Brave and Creative Life

The visionary entrepreneur and inventor shares an inspirational blueprint for promoting personal success and fulfillment, sharing stories from her childhood, family, and career experiences that illustrate how healthier perspectives can significantly improve one's life.

Inventing Joy (signed)

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Washington

Some signs of use and wear on the corners. Book is clean.

Galimoto

#childrens #inventor #juvenilenonfiction #supersoaker #blackhistory #afticanamerican#kids #paperback #history 

Missouri

Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions

Celebrate the inventor of the Super Soaker in this inspiring picture book biography about Lonnie Johnson, the maker behind one of the world's favorite toys.

 
You know the Super Soaker. It's one of top twenty toys of all time. And it was invented entirely by accident. Trying to create a new cooling system for refrigerators and air conditioners, impressive inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for the iconic toy.
 
A love for rockets, robots, inventions, and a mind for creativity began early in Lonnie Johnson's life. Growing up in a house full of brothers and sisters, persistence and a passion for problem solving became the cornerstone for a career as an engineer and his work with NASA. But it is his invention of the Super Soaker water gun that has made his most memorable splash with kids and adults.

Whoosh!

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Jim Denney

Previously owned library book.  Some edge, cover and corner wear.

Pennsylvania

Page-turning suspense-combined with storylines as thought provoking as they are entertaining-make the Timebenders books a must-read for kids ages 8 to 12. This exciting new fantasy fiction series in the tradition of C.S. Lewis and Madeleine L'Engle puts four tween friends in a beat-up Volkswagen Beetle and sends them on an exhilarating ride through time! Each book is packed with humor, adventure, and sound biblical truth.

#3 Invasion of the Time Troopers: When Max is hijacked 50 years into the future, his friends try to rescue him-only to be chased by Time Troopers through the far future and Wild West past. When Max takes on his kidnapper and her witchcraft, he is forced to face what it means to choose good over evil.

Invasion of the Time Troopers

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Gene Barretta

Tennessee

The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin

The inventions and inspiration of Benjamin Franklin and how they've stood the test of time

What would you do if you lived in a community without a library, hospital, post office, or fire department? If you were Benjamin Franklin, you'd set up these organizations yourself. Franklin also designed the lightning rod, suggested the idea of daylight savings time, and invented bifocals-all inspired by his common sense and intelligence. In this informative book, Gene Barretta brings Benjamin Franklin's genius to life, deepening our appreciation for one of the most influential figures in American history.

Now & Ben is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Now and Ben

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Nevada

Papa’s Mechanical Fish

California

Victor K. McElheny

Ex-library. Catalog markers. Light shelf wear on jacket. Pages in great shape. Crisp and clean. Sharp imagery on photographs. Sparse thumb traffic. No dog ears or scribbles. Please see photos for reference.

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Ohio

The Life of Edwin Land

This tells the story of the extraordinary life and work of the inventor of instant photography and founder of Polaroid who embodied the insatiable 20th century quest for technological innovation. B&W photos.

Insisting on the Impossible

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Virginia

MICHELANGELO

Frank Murphy

South Carolina

Step into Reading level 4

Learning to read, step by step!

A funny, entertaining introduction to Ben Franklin and his many inventions, including the story of how he created the "magic square." A magic square is a box of nine numbers arranged so that any line of three numbers adds up to the same number, including on the diagonal! Teachers and kids will love finding out about this popular teaching tool that is still used in elementary schools today!

Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares

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Thomas Edison

Oregon

Sue Guthridge

Young Inventor

For use in schools and libraries only. A biography focusing on the childhood of the inventor who patented more than 1,100 inventions in 60 years, among them the electric light and the phonograph.

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Benjamin Franklin

New York

One of the most popular works of American literature, this charming self-portrait has been translated into nearly every language. It covers Franklin's life up to his prewar stay in London as representative of the Pennsylvania Assembly, including his boyhood years, work as a printer, experiments with electricity, political career, much more.

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

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#paperback #fiction #childrens #inventor #kids #penguin 

Illinois

Katherine Emmons

These 8 x 8 paperback storybooks retell the story from Walt Disney Pictures' latest animated motion picture "Meet the Robinsons," set for theatrical release on March 30, 2007. Full color.

Keep Moving Forward

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Maine

Over and Out

#paperback #historical #Scientist #inventor Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and futurist best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current electricity supply system.



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Edison

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The Maverick Mindset

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⭐ Alexander Graham Bell

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Chilly Da Vinci

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Inventing Joy (signed)

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Whoosh!

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Invasion of the Time Troopers

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Now and Ben

Victor K. McElheny

Insisting on the Impossible

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Frank Murphy

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Gene Barretta

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Thomas Edison

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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

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Katherine Emmons

Keep Moving Forward

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