Inventors (Library of Congress)

Sandler, Martin W.

ISBN 10: 0060249242 ISBN 13: 9780060249243

Publisher: HarperCollins

Synopsis

Hundreds of vintage photographs from the archives of the Library of Congress explain to young readers how the great inventors of America revolutionized life with such world-altering creations as the television, airplane, skyscraper, and spaceship.

About this title

From the Back Cover

The Library of Congress, located in Washington, DC, is often called "the storehouse of our national memory," and is home to the largest collection of knowledge on earth. Illustrated with over 100 vintage photographs, posters, and paintings from its archives, the Library of Congress Books offer readers a fascinating look at some of the most important events in our country's history.

Americans have been characterized by their inventive spirit since the days of Benjamin Franklin, but the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries proved especially fruitful in groundbreaking discoveries that revolutionized life as we know it. This richly illustrated book presents the evolution of these inventions as it has never been seen before--and celebrates the spirit of the great American inventors who let loose their imaginations and changed the world forever.

Notable Children's Trade Books in Social Studies, 1997 (NCSS/CBC)

About the Author

Martin W. Sandler is the author of many books and has twice been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. He is also an acclaimed television writer and producer, with five Emmy awards to his credit. He lives in New Hampshire.

Edition details

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0060249242
• ISBN 13: 9780060249243
• Binding: Library Binding