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Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions (Hardcover)
by (shelved 17 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.24 — 2,281 ratings — published 2016
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The Wright Brothers The Wright Brothers (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.18 — 98,923 ratings — published 2015
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Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.29 — 2,088 ratings — published 2016
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The Most Magnificent Thing (Most Magnificent, 1) The Most Magnificent Thing (Most Magnificent, 1)
by (shelved 9 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.28 — 8,893 ratings — published 2014
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The Crayon Man: the True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons The Crayon Man: the True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.37 — 2,210 ratings — published 2019
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Thunderstruck Thunderstruck (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as inventors)
avg rating 3.78 — 56,773 ratings — published 2006
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Rosie Revere, Engineer: A Picture Book (The Questioneers) Rosie Revere, Engineer: A Picture Book (The Questioneers)
by (shelved 8 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.46 — 12,917 ratings — published 2013
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Marvelous Mattie Marvelous Mattie (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.07 — 438 ratings — published 2006
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The Day-Glo Brothers: The True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer's Bright Ideas and Brand-New Colors The Day-Glo Brothers: The True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer's Bright Ideas and Brand-New Colors (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as inventors)
avg rating 3.95 — 1,711 ratings — published 2009
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Papa's Mechanical Fish Papa's Mechanical Fish (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as inventors)
avg rating 3.92 — 984 ratings — published 2013
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The Boo-Boos That Changed the World: A True Story about an Accidental Invention (Really!) The Boo-Boos That Changed the World: A True Story about an Accidental Invention (Really!)
by (shelved 6 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.09 — 1,082 ratings — published
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Iggy Peck, Architect: A Picture Book (The Questioneers) Iggy Peck, Architect: A Picture Book (The Questioneers)
by (shelved 6 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.42 — 6,429 ratings — published 2007
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What Color Is My World?: The Lost History of African-American Inventors What Color Is My World?: The Lost History of African-American Inventors (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.21 — 423 ratings — published 2012
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Pop!: The Invention of Bubble Gum Pop!: The Invention of Bubble Gum (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as inventors)
avg rating 3.92 — 1,351 ratings — published 2010
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The Boy Who Invented TV: The Story of Philo Farnsworth The Boy Who Invented TV: The Story of Philo Farnsworth (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as inventors)
avg rating 3.90 — 592 ratings — published 2009
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The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle: The Cool Science Behind Frank Epperson's Famous Frozen Treat The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle: The Cool Science Behind Frank Epperson's Famous Frozen Treat (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.17 — 329 ratings — published 2014
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The Marvelous Thing That Came from a Spring: The Accidental Invention of the Toy That Swept the Nation The Marvelous Thing That Came from a Spring: The Accidental Invention of the Toy That Swept the Nation (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.05 — 505 ratings — published 2016
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If I Built a Car (If I Built Series) If I Built a Car (If I Built Series)
by (shelved 5 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.40 — 3,277 ratings — published 2005
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Mr. Ferris and His Wheel Mr. Ferris and His Wheel (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.25 — 2,119 ratings — published 2014
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Earmuffs for Everyone!: How Chester Greenwood Became Known as the Inventor of Earmuffs Earmuffs for Everyone!: How Chester Greenwood Became Known as the Inventor of Earmuffs (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as inventors)
avg rating 3.59 — 629 ratings — published 2015
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.24 — 11,779 ratings — published 2009
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Josephine and Her Dishwashing Machine: Josephine Cochrane's Bright Invention Makes a Splash Josephine and Her Dishwashing Machine: Josephine Cochrane's Bright Invention Makes a Splash (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.11 — 196 ratings — published
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Izzy Gizmo Izzy Gizmo (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.22 — 697 ratings — published 2017
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Ben Franklin's Big Splash: The Mostly True Story of His First Invention Ben Franklin's Big Splash: The Mostly True Story of His First Invention (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as inventors)
avg rating 3.93 — 482 ratings — published
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The Secret Subway The Secret Subway (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.12 — 1,072 ratings — published 2016
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Steve Jobs Steve Jobs (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.16 — 1,362,730 ratings — published 2011
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Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.23 — 1,172 ratings — published 2006
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The Wizard of Menlo Park: How Thomas Alva Edison Invented the Modern World The Wizard of Menlo Park: How Thomas Alva Edison Invented the Modern World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as inventors)
avg rating 3.62 — 1,149 ratings — published 2007
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Distant Waves Distant Waves (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as inventors)
avg rating 3.72 — 6,543 ratings — published 2009
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Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.18 — 129,474 ratings — published 2017
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Jabari Tries Jabari Tries (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.13 — 1,038 ratings — published 2020
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The Unstoppable Garrett Morgan: Inventor, Entrepreneur, Hero The Unstoppable Garrett Morgan: Inventor, Entrepreneur, Hero (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.33 — 214 ratings — published 2019
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Edison Edison (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as inventors)
avg rating 3.54 — 2,891 ratings — published 2019
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Hedy Lamarr's Double Life: Hollywood Legend and Brilliant Inventor (People Who Shaped Our World, #4) Hedy Lamarr's Double Life: Hollywood Legend and Brilliant Inventor (People Who Shaped Our World, #4)
by (shelved 3 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.25 — 615 ratings — published 2019
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Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.32 — 1,509 ratings — published 2019
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Hedy and her Amazing Invention (Amazing Women) Hedy and her Amazing Invention (Amazing Women)
by (shelved 3 times as inventors)
avg rating 3.82 — 87 ratings — published 2019
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Edison: The Mystery of the Missing Mouse Treasure (Mouse Adventures) Edison: The Mystery of the Missing Mouse Treasure (Mouse Adventures)
by (shelved 3 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.41 — 1,571 ratings — published 2018
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Doll-E 1.0 Doll-E 1.0 (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.00 — 629 ratings — published 2018
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Who Was Thomas Alva Edison? Who Was Thomas Alva Edison? (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.15 — 1,389 ratings — published 2005
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Mary Had a Little Lab Mary Had a Little Lab (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as inventors)
avg rating 3.89 — 477 ratings — published
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The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath (Amazing Scientists, 2) The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath (Amazing Scientists, 2)
by (shelved 3 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.20 — 498 ratings — published 2017
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Ada Twist, Scientist: A Picture Book (The Questioneers) Ada Twist, Scientist: A Picture Book (The Questioneers)
by (shelved 3 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.47 — 8,799 ratings — published 2016
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The Fantastic Ferris Wheel: The Story of Inventor George Ferris The Fantastic Ferris Wheel: The Story of Inventor George Ferris (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.07 — 198 ratings — published 2015
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The Wright Brothers The Wright Brothers (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.04 — 854 ratings — published 1950
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.07 — 32,654 ratings — published 2009
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Who Was Steve Jobs? Who Was Steve Jobs? (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.20 — 2,218 ratings — published 2012
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Makers: The New Industrial Revolution Makers: The New Industrial Revolution (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as inventors)
avg rating 3.89 — 3,978 ratings — published 2012
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An Illustrated Timeline of Inventions and Inventors (Visual Timelines in History) An Illustrated Timeline of Inventions and Inventors (Visual Timelines in History)
by (shelved 3 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.26 — 31 ratings — published 2011
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Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as inventors)
avg rating 4.16 — 1,874 ratings — published 2008
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