Nine remarkable men produced inventions that changed the world. The printing press, the telephone, powered flight, recording and others have made the modern world what it is. But who were the men who had these ideas and made reality of them? As David Angus shows, they were very different quiet, boisterous, confident, withdrawn but all had a moment of vision allied to single-minded determination to battle through numerous prototypes and produced something that really worked. It is a fascinating account for younger listeners.

The book called The Greatest Inventors of All-Time, is about the Inventors and their Inventions and how some of them got there patents that help change the world today. It's a mind blowing book that can inspire and educate about a lot Inventions that turned into businesses as of today. Most of these Inventions and the Inventors help grow and change the world to be a better place. This book shows how far the world has evolved in Inventions and Entrepreneurs.

Victor is skeptical when Walter Swizwit comes to the village of Rainwater. He's the latest in a string of inventors passing through, and no one wants to buy his cheap magic tricks. But Walter doesn't take rejection well, and puts a curse on the village. Only Victor is unaffected and he must leave Rainwater for the first time in his life if he's to find the cure. Victor's path takes him past other villages that Walter has damaged, and he picks up new companions on the way: Elena, handy with bow and arrow; Mo-Lan, a science prodigy, and scaredy-cat Mingus. It's soon clear that they underestimated Walter's power. Only he has the cure for his magic and he's locked away in his castle a thousand leagues away. But he's not the only inventor out there...if Victor and his friends can get someone more powerful on their side, maybe they can win: find Walter, break the curse and return as heroes. After all, there's no place like home...

An introduction to the great inventors of the world. Filled with facts both serious and comic, the book describes the lives and work of more than 50 major inventors, with illustrated references to hundreds more. A timeline provides a glimpse into the lives and times of each inventor.

The much-anticipated sequel to Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs hits theaters on September 27, 2013! Celebrate the magnificent mind of Flint Lockwood with this must-have for fans of the Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 movie. Flint Lockwood has come up with a ton of amazing inventions over the years. See Flint finally get the recognition he deserves in this story that chronicles his earliest innovations (Spray-on shoes, Ratbirds, Monkey Thought Translators) as well as more recent creations like the FLDSMDFR, the Freezerator, the Celebrationator, and the Grocery Deliverator. Dream, explore, and get inspired! TM & © 2013 Sony Pictures Animation Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Details the life and work of Thomas Edison, who developed the electric light bulb and patents for numerous other inventions and innovations.

From the ranging curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci to the dedication and sacrifice of Marie Curie, Inventors Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the brilliant people who taught us the meaning of perseverance and innovation. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of nine renowned inventors from around the world: Cai Lun, Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, Orville and Wilbur Wright, Grace Hopper, Johannes Gutenberg, and Louis Pasteur. Inspire your own little inventor with the words of these inventive heroes who changed the world.

A brief biography of the inventor of a gin to seed upland cotton and of a way to mass produce musket locks.

"Highly readable, worthwhile overviews for young people." -- Booklist "Richly informative...the text is clearly and smoothly written." -- KLIATT Each book in the DK Readers series is specially crafted to suit the interests and learning stages of beginning readers. Thomas Edison: The Greatest Inventor tells the story of the greatest inventor of the modern age, and how his creations have changed our world.

Profile famous inventors, ranging from Imhotep and Archimedes to Leo Fender and Bill Gates.