Shares the story of renowned astronaut and distinguished scientist Kathryn Sullivan, describing how she defied the conventions of her childhood to pursue interests previously limited to boys and how she became the first woman to walk in space.

Introduces the woman mathematician whose childhood love of numbers led to her prestigious education and contributions at NASA while explaining how her handwritten codes proved essential throughout numerous space missions.

Chronicles the life of the man who was a publisher, inventor, scientist, and one of the authors of the Declaration of Independence.

A biography of Benjamin Franklin, printer, scientist, revolutionary, and diplomat.

Chronicles the life of the first female rocket scientist who, chosen to create the fuel to launch a rocket carrying America's first satellite, broke gender barriers and overcame many challenges to succeed.

Learn all about the life of Benjamin Franklin, from his childhood to his golden years. Detailed tribute to the life and work of the Founding Father that augments parchment-style spreads with intricate artwork, engaging facts and evocative quotes.

Describes the life and accomplishments of the animal scientist and designer of cruelty-free livestock facilities, from her early life and autism diagnosis through her journey to become a livestock expert.

Describes the friendship between the two inventors and how Thomas Edison's advice to the young Henry Ford inspired Ford to work on his automobiles until he came up with an inexpensive, reliable version which became the Model T.

"A stunning and intimate biography of Margaret Hamilton, the computer engineer who helped Apollo 11 and mankind get from the Earth to the moon. First-hand accounts, exclusive interviews with the legendary Margaret Hamilton, and detailed science populate the pages of this remarkable biography. In 1969, mankind successfully left our atmosphere and landed on the moon. It took countless hours of calculations, training, wonder, and sacrifice from all of...

Explores the life of Thomas Alva Edison, the inventor of numerous devices, including the light bulb and the phonograph. Thomas Alva Edison helped to change the world through his inventions. Born in 1847, Edison showed an avid interest in anything mechanical, technical, or scientific at a young age. He began conducting experiments in his teens, and at the age of twenty-two, filed his first patent for a vote recorder. Although this first invention did...