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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Illinois

Chilly Da Vinci

New Jersey

Sue Guthridge

Michigan

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.

Thomas Edison

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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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HC with dust jacket. DJ shows wear, specifically at corners. 

California

At the time of his famous kite experiment, Benjamin Franklin was unaware that his theories about electricity had already made him a celebrity all over Europe, especially in France, where fashionable circles loved to discuss scientific discovery. Admired by the French court and beloved by French citizens, Franklin effectively became America's first foreign diplomat, later helping to enlist France's military and financial support for the American Revolution. A father of the revolution and a
signer of the Constitution, Franklin was a lightning rod in political circles - "a dangerous Engine," according to a critic. And although he devoted the last twenty-five years of his life to affairs of state, his first love was always science. Handsome pen-and-ink drawings highlight moments in this revolutionary thinker's life. From the author and illustrator of "The Longitude Prize," a Robert F. Sibert Honor Book and winner of the "Boston"" Globe-Horn ""Book "Award, comes another story of adventure and invention, of one man's curiosity and the extraordinary rewards of his discoveries, just in time to celebrate the 300th anniversary of his birth (January 17, 1706).




A Dangerous Engine: Benjamin Franklin, from Scientist to Diplomat

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Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

Classic Toys and the Playmakers Who Created Them

'Toyland, Toyland / Little girl and boy land / Childhood's joyland / Mystic, merry Joyland! Once you pass its borders / You can ne'er return again.' Actually, here's your chance: In Timeless Toys: Classic Toys and the Playmakers Who Created Them, Tim Walsh provides a fascinating look at our collective toy chest." -Washingtonpost.com

More about Timeless Toys [http://www.andrewsmcmeel.com/press_releases/pr_toys.html]

The book Why Didn't I Think of That! includes the passage "If a toy has magic, when people see it they say, 'Oooh! What is that?' . . . It appeals to the kid in everybody." That same kind of magic captures "the kid in everybody" when they pick up Timeless Toys: Classic Toys and the Playmakers Who Created Them.

Timeless Toys represents one of the finest documentaries and displays of modern toys ever written. Author Tim Walsh, a successful toy inventor himself, reveals a world of commerce, toys, and wonder that is equally fun, fascinating, and nostalgic. Readers of every age and background will find it impossible to pick up this book, turn a few pages, and not become spellbound by its insightful stories and the personal memories that the text and 420 brilliantly colored photographs bring forth.

Slinky, Lego, Tonka trucks, Monopoly, Big Wheel, Frisbee, Hula Hoop, Super Ball, Scrabble, Barbie, Radio Flyer Wagons: All of these and many, many more are featured in this fascinating tome, along with the toys' histories, insider profiles, and rare interviews with toy industry icons. It's simply magic!

Vote for your favorite toy and be part of VH1's "I Love Toys," a show currently in production, set to air next spring. It will be a five-hour toyathon on the top 100 toys of all time. Click here to vote for your favorite toy of all time! [http://www.vh1.com/shows/series/i_love_the_holidays/i_love_toys/]

Timeless Toys

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An inventive life

⭐ Alexander Graham Bell

Iowa

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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Louisiana

Benjamin Franklin

New York

Joy Mangano

Alex Tresniowski

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

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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Yellowing pages. #biography #edison #inventor #paperback 

Pennsylvania

The Wizard of Menlo Park

An accessible biography that explains the basic scientific principles behind Edison's discoveries as well as his joys, tragedies, and amazing successes.

The Story of Thomas Alva Edison Inventor

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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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David Pridham

Emberli Pridham

Hayley Irvin

Rachel Bostick

Massachusetts

The Inventor in the Pink Pajamas

If Not You Then Who?

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"In graphic novel format, tells the life story of American statesman and inventor Benjamin Franklin"--Provided by publisher.

Benjamin Franklin: An American Genius

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Just your average, middle-aged women solving murders wherever they go! #mystery #murder #teddybear #vegas #inventor #sleuth 

A Barhain Hunters Mystery

Another murder mystery for the Bargain Hunters Network–only this time, one of them is a suspect!

Ginger and her husband, Earl, are in for a wild ride in Calamity, Nevada, along with the other BHN ladies–college student Kindra, mother-of-four Suzanne, and sassy senior Arleta. They came to town for the Invention Expo and some outlet shopping, but instead they endure lost luggage, broken air conditioning, and a long line of people angry at hotel owner Dustin Clydell. With the Invention Expo and the Squirrel Lovers’ convention both in town, the Wind-Up Hotel has somehow overbooked.

Before the night is over, a man has been found dead in a teddy bear costume, the Invention Expo has been canceled, Binky the water-skiing squirrel has gone missing…and the authorities want to talk to one of the BHN ladies! What else could possibly go wrong?

Once again, the Bargain Hunters Network swings into sleuth mode to solve the murder–and this time, clear one of their own. Along the way, Ginger discovers something even better than a bargain.

Death of a Six-Foot Teddy Bear

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#paperback #actress #biography #bombshell #fascinating #hedylamarr #hedysfolly #inventor 

Kentucky

The Life and Breakthrough Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the Most Beautiful Woman in the World

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Rhodes delivers a remarkable story of science history: how a ravishing film star and an avant-garde composer invented spread-spectrum radio, the technology that made wireless phones, GPS systems, and many other devices possible.
 
Beginning at a Hollywood dinner table, Hedy's Folly tells a wild story of innovation that culminates in U.S. patent number 2,292,387 for a "secret communication system." Along the way Rhodes weaves together Hollywood's golden era, the history of Vienna, 1920s Paris, weapons design, music, a tutorial on patent law and a brief treatise on transmission technology. Narrated with the rigor and charisma we've come to expect of Rhodes, it is a remarkable narrative adventure about spread-spectrum radio's genesis and unlikely amateur inventors collaborating to change the world.

Hedy's Folly

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Margaret Frith

Who HQ

A biography of the influential inventor who changed the way people live with his invention of the incandescent light bulb.

Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?

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From Slave to Scientist

Once a kidnapped slave baby, George Washington Carver found freedom in learning everything he could about the world around him. Overcoming poverty and racism, George became a brilliant scientist and a gifted professor who dedicated his expertise to helping black farmers escape the devastating grip of poverty. George's scientific creativity knew no limits. His ingenious experimentation with peanuts and other plants helped rescue the failing Southern economy. Still remembered for his far-reaching and diverse achievements, Dr. Carver generously shared his talent simply for the reward of helping others (1864?-1943).Heroes of History is a unique biography series that brings the shaping of history to life with the remarkable true stories of fascinating men and women who changed the course of history. The stories of Heroes of History are told in an engaging narrative format, where related history, geography, government, and science topics come to life and make a lasting impression. This is a premier biography line for the entire family. Pages: 192 (paperback)Ages: 10+

Heroes of History - George Washington Carver

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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.

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Thomas Edison

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A Dangerous Engine: Benjamin Franklin, from Scientist to Diplomat

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Timeless Toys

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⭐ Alexander Graham Bell

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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

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Chilly Da Vinci

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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

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Margaret Davidson

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Whoosh!

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If Not You Then Who?

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Benjamin Franklin: An American Genius

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Death of a Six-Foot Teddy Bear

Richard Rhodes

Hedy's Folly

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