19 Inspired Books on Inventors and Inventions

What do record players, batteries, and movie cameras have in common? All these devices were created by The Wizard of Menlo Park: Thomas Edison.

Rocket scientist Lonnie Johnson made a memorable splash with kids and adults with his wildly popular invention, the Super Soaker water gun.

This book tells Jobs' life story, from his childhood in Silicon Valley to his tragic death in 2011, while detailing many of his greatest achievements.

Vivid art and archival photographs illustrate brief biographies of five brilliant black inventors.

George Washington Carver's amazing life and accomplishments as a scientist and inventor come alive in this Scholastic News Nonfiction Reader.

A fascinating look at how, in the early 1800s, people began to harvest ice, store it in ways that limited melting, and transport it to homes and businesses. 

A fun, informative introduction to the Wright Brothers and the beginning of flight, augmented by a mix of photographs and illustrations.

A new idea always in his mind, Ben Franklin's joy of living, humor, and gentleness will capture children's attention and spark their interest in American history.

Featuring some of the world's best-known inventors, this book might just inspire readers to invent something that could change the world!