World adventurer Rafe Caradec promises a dying rancher that he will keep the powerful locals from taking over his Wyoming ranch

Product Description: This volume is an exciting exploration into the life of American computer pioneer Steve Jobs, cofounder of Apple, Inc., and one of the leaders of the personal computer revolution. This book covers Jobs early life as well as his work as CEO of Apple, including his amazing computer inventions...read more

The Wright Brothers took to the sky over a hundred years ago to prove that people could fly. Readers will enjoy reading about the Wright brothers as they developed the airplane. The book follows the brothers as their idea developed into a design, and as that design was constructed, tested, and improved. Readers will learn about how the Wright brothers invention of airplanes affected the world and how it still impacts us today. Authentic photographs bring the story of the Wright brothers alive, as engaging text packs information and fun into the narrative. This book is a great addition to STEM and history curricula, and promises to be a whirlwind read.

Robert Goddard changed the face of air and space travel forever when he launched his inventionthe first liquid-fueled rocket. This book introduces readers to Goddards early days, from the moment he set his eyes to the vast sky and the space beyond, to his first explosive experiments. Readers will learn about the technology behind Goddards first rockets and how they affected the design and use of later rockets. This is a high-interest approach to introducing important STEM topics, as well as history. Readers will love paging through the authentic photographs and exploring the information-rich text and timeline for a deeper understanding of this exciting biography.

In The First Telephone, discover Alexander Graham Bell's story and his determination to be the first to invent a transmitter to carry a spoken message that would transform communications. With the help of Thomas Watson, Bell perseveres and records his step-by-step progress against the wishes of his sponsors. With Elisha Gray and many others are submitting patents too, the race is on.DK Adventures is a nonfiction series for kids ages 8-11 featuring visually rich theme spreads, and fascinating facts that help kids build their skills in vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and critical thinking while developing a love of reading. Designed to keep interest high, build knowledge, and enrich the reading experience with fascinating background information, each title in the DK Adventures series is filled with information yet eminently accessible, and available in a wide range of kid-favorite topics including rain forests, animals, rocks, and shipwrecks.

Product Description: Samuel Morse invented Morse code and innovated the telegraph that changed the world! Kids can read this book to find out more about Morse, like that he was a painter first and how he became an inventor? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards...read more

Product Description: George Eastman was a pioneer! He changed the way people took pictures. Kids can read this book to find out how he did it and learn more about his life, like making film and box cameras and starting the Eastman Kodak Company. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards...read more

Examines the lives of the Wright brothers and discusses their experiments and triumphs in the field of flight.