From the Pioneers of Science series, a picture book biography of Karl Friedrich Benz. Benz was a German engine designer and car engineer, generally regarded as the inventor of the petrol-powered automobile, and together with Bertha Benz, a pioneering founder of the automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz.
With engaging text and historical photographs and illustrations, each of these biographies tells of a well-known person who has contributed to the economic and cultural growth of a town, city, or region.
Offers brief profiles of scientists from ancient times to the present day, including lesser-known figures and women pioneers
Now available in paperback for the first time, James Cross Giblin and Michael Dooling tell the story of the man known as the "wisest American." Benjamin Franklin was one of seventeen children, and the youngest of 10 sons. To help out with the family, he was put to work when he was 10 years old in his father's candle and soap-making shop. Ben hated making soap and candles. Since he was smart an…
Handsome oil paintings enliven this picture book biography about the little-known inventor who inspired the phrase "the real McCoy". Young readers meet Elijah McCoy and discover how he invented the lawn sprinkler, the rubber heel on a shoe, and more. "A striking introduction to one of the first and most successful African-American inventors".--Booklist, starred review.