An introduction to the life and career of the inventor of the telephone, who was also accomplished in many other ways.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the scientist who was responsible for more than one thousand inventions, including the electric light bulb, the phonograph, and the first movie camera.

A biography of African American surgeon Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, who founded the first non-segregated hospital in the U.S. and who pioneered performing surgery on the lining around the heart.

A biography of biologist and writer Rachel Carson who is best know for her book Silent Spring which created an awareness about the dangers of chemical pesticides. Hilarious cartoon-style illustrations complement the easy-to-read text and full-color reproductions of Carson's sketches and notebooks.

An introduction to the lives and careers of brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright, who built and flew the first successful powered airplane.