Martin W. Sandler's Inventors presents the evolution of inventions as
they have never been seen before--and celebrates the spirit of the great
American inventors who let loose their imaginations and changed the
world forever. 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 book includes
an author's note, index, and over one hundred vintage photographs,
posters, and paintings from the Library of Congress archives. 1997
Notable Children's Trade Book in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC). Supports the
Common Core State Standards.