Washoe County Library System

Presents a biography of the tireless Thomas Edison, illustrated with many photos of his life and inventions.

A biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States.

A simple biography of the famous American who created more than 1,000 inventions and became known as "The Wizard of Menlo Park."

Provides a first person account of the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin.

An introduction to the life and accomplishments of Thomas Edison, America's most famous inventor.

Traces the work that the two Wright brothers did together to develop the first machine-powered aircraft.

Mattie Knight loved to make things ranging from a foot warmer for her mother or toys for her older brothers. Or, when she was 12, a metal guard to prevent shuttles from shooting off looms and hurting workers. Later, Mattie invented a machine that could cut and glue the square-bottomed paper bags we still use today. Meet the woman known as "the Lady Edison."

A brief biography of Alexander Graham Bell that chronicles his childhood, education, and work on what became the telephone.