Meet the minds behind the machines that shape our world and the people who made them real.
This book explores how steam power, the sewing machine, the reaper, and early submarines changed daily life. It highlights the challenges inventors faced and the persistence that turned ideas into lasting tools.
Structured profiles present the beginnings, the setbacks, and the practical impact of these breakthroughs, offering a clear window into the world of invention.
- James Watt and the invention of the steam engine
- Elias Howe and the sewing machine, with later developments by Isaac Singer
- Cyrus McCormick and the harvesting reaper
- John P. Holland and the development of the submarine
Ideal for readers who enjoy technology history, biographical sketches, and the human story behind everyday tools.