Inventions and Discovery
World changing events unfold before your eyes in these amazing tales of inventions and discovery. Inventors, scientists, and businesspeople shape our world through their will and determination.
Alexander Graham Bell and the Telephone
Tells the story of how Alexander Graham Bell came up with the telephone, and how his invention changed the way people communicate. Written in graphic-novel format. Lexile: GN660L, ATOS: 4.4, GRL: T
Eli Whitney and the Cotton Gin
Tells the story of how Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin, and the effects it had on the Southern United States. Written in graphic-novel format. Lexile: GN580L, ATOS: 3.9, GRL: S
George Eastman and the Kodak Camera
Tells the story of George Eastman and the invention of the Kodak camera. Written in graphic-novel format. Lexile: GN620L, ATOS: 4.1, GRL: R
Hedy Lamarr and a Secret Communication System
Discover the brilliant life of Hedy Lamarr in this full-color graphic novel. This talented film actress became an influential scientist with her invention of a secret radio system in the early 1940s, a building block of today’s wireless communications. Lexile: GN660L, ATOS: 4.2, GRL: R
Henry Ford and the Model T
Tells the story of Henry Ford, along with his invention, the popular Model T automobile. Lexile: GN630L, ATOS: 4.0, GRL: T
Isaac Newton and the Laws of Motion
In this graphic novel, witness Isaac Newton develop the laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation. World-changing events unfold before your eyes in this amazing tale of invention! Dramatic illustrations and fast-paced text provide a "you-are-there" experience. Lexile: GN790L, ATOS: 4.7, GRL: T
Johann Gutenberg and the Printing Press
Tells the story of Johann Gutenberg and the invention of the printing press. Written in graphic-novel format. Lexile: GN620L, ATOS: 4.2, GRL: T
Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine
Tells the story of Jonas Salk's involvement in the development of a polio vaccine. Written in graphic-novel format. Lexile: GN760L, ATOS: 5.3, GRL: T
Levi Strauss and Blue Jeans
Tells the story Levi Strauss and the evolution of blue jeans. Written in graphic-novel format. Lexile: GN600L, ATOS: 3.8, GRL: R
Louis Pasteur and Pasteurization
Tells the story of French scientist Louis Pasteur and his invention of the pasteurization process. Written in graphic-novel format. Lexile: GN770L, ATOS: 4.8, GRL: V
Madam C.J. Walker and New Cosmetics
Tells the story of Madam C. J. Walker, an African American businesswoman who invented a line of hair products and cosmetics that led her to become the first self-made female millionaire of any race. Written in graphic-novel format. Lexile: GN660L, ATOS: 4.2, GRL: T
Marie Curie and Radioactivity
Tells the story of Marie Curie's discovery of radium and radioactivity. Written in graphic-novel format. Lexile: GN640L, ATOS: 4.6, GRL: T
Samuel Morse and the Telegraph
In this compelling graphic novel, follow the amazing life of Samuel Morse, who developed a working telegraph in 1844 and changed the way people communicated. With comic book-style illustrations and engaging, easy-to-read text, this biography will inspire, entertain, and inform young readers about an individual who made a significant contribution to society. Lexile: GN710L, ATOS: 4.6, GRL: V
Thomas Edison and the Lightbulb
Tells the story of Thomas Edison's involvement in the development of the incandescent light bulb. Written in graphic-novel format. Lexile: GN690L, ATOS: 4.5, GRL: U
The Wright Brothers and the Airplane
Tells the story of how Wilbur and Orville Wright developed, tested, and successfully flew the first powered airplane. Written in graphic-novel format. Lexile: GN720L, ATOS: 4.7, GRL: U
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