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| Building Big--"Explore large structures and find out what it takes to build them with BUILDING BIG™, a five-part PBS television series and Web site from WGBH Boston. Here are the main features of the site: Bridges, Domes, Skyscrapers, Dams, and Tunnels." Check out the "Wonders of the World" database to find structures throughout the world. Build A Bridge--You are given four sites in which to build a bridge, and several structures to choose from. Move on to the game to see if you succeed. |
| 18th Century Invention Timeline--The history of technology from the 1700s. This is a handy resource to quickly see what was invented during each decade--telegraph, spinning jenny, carbonated water, bicycle, etc. Links within direct you to additional sites or information. |
| Famous Inventions A To Z--Do you want to know the story behind automobiles, radio, television or telephones? Hundreds of famous inventions are listed in this A to Z list. Just select the first letter of the invention you are looking for. |
| Forgotten Inventors--This site, from PBS' American Experience series, reflects on forgotten inventors and their well-known inventions. Discover more about who invented the can opener, blue jeans, the frisbee, the feather duster, the blood bank, the gas mask, and more. |
| Great Idea Finder--Fascinating stories behind the world's greatest inventors and great inventions. |
| Greatest Engineering Achievements--How many of the 20th century's greatest engineering achievements will you use today? A car? Computer? Telephone? Explore the top 20 achievements, and learn how engineering shaped a century and changed the world. |
| Hall Of Fame--Search the Hall Of Fame inductee library, or browse information by inventor, invention, inductee date, and by decade. |
| The History Of Communication--The history and timeline of communication innovations including: the telephone, cell phone, television, printing, computers, Internet, and more. At the bottom are links for additional information on some of the inventions. |
| History Of Invention--A colorful fun timeline of the most notable inventions, from the calendar to the DVD. |
| History Of Toys-- An online exhibit, from the History Channel, that goes into the origins of many toys children are familiar with, as well as, fascinating facts about toy production, and entertaining stories about some of the inventors behind favorite play things |
| The History Of Transportation--History and timeline of transportation innovations - cars, bikes, planes, and more. At the bottom are links for additional information on some of the inventions. |
How Stuff Works--Explains
simply, with excellent diagrams or pictures, how many common appliances,
machines, and technologies work. Also covers health, animals, and the
home. A small sample of topics covered includes: smoke detectors, remote
controls, UPC bar codes, bread, digital clocks or watches, compasses,
microwave ovens, fuel cells, hybrid cars, Boolean logic, and lock picking. Many have links to Web sites or related articles for further
reading. Some of these articles might be useful as background information for science
projects.
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| Innovation Timeline--"From the date of the first printing press to the current explosion of the World Wide Web, the greatest moments in the history of innovation. Follow the course of human achievement in a fun and informative, easy-to-use format. " |
| Invention Dimension--Organized alphabetically by inventors' last names, this site leads to links of various inventors. Listings give the invention the person is noted for and some include photos of inventors. |
| Invention Facts & Myths--Some of the most interesting stories and fascinating facts about inventions and innovations from around the world. Take the tour and view all the inventions from Aspirin to Zippers. |
| Inventions--LOTS of links to information sites about inventors and inventions. |
| Inventor Profile--"Fascinating stories behind the world's great inventors. View their accomplishments, examine their innovations, and investigate the many interesting facts about their life. " |
| Inventors And Innovation--Selected sites leading to information on various inventions and inventors. |
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| Microwave: History Of--Did you know the first microwave stood 5 1/2 feet tall, weighing over 750 pounds, and cost about $5000. Learn all about its history here! |
| 19th Century Invention Timeline--The history of technology from the 1800s. This is a handy resource to quickly see what was invented during each decade--locomotive, soda fountain, battery, etc. Links within direct your to additional sites or information. |
| Science And Technology--224 links to people and inventions in the science and technology field. |
| 17th Century Invention Timeline--The history of technology from the 1600s. This is a handy resource to quickly see what was invented during each decade--adding machine, candy cane, pocket watch, etc. Links within direct your to additional sites or information. |
| Sewing Machine--A complete history of the sewing machine and events that lead up to its discovery. Elias Howe--A brief biography of Howe with many links below leading to further information about him and the sewing machine. |
| 16th Century Invention Timeline--The history of technology from the 1500s. This is a handy resource to quickly see what was invented during each decade--water wheel, thermometer, etc. Links within direct your to additional sites or information. |
| The Telephone--"The Telephone," is the story of an invention that forever changed the way the world interacts." |
| 20th Century Invention Timeline--View the history of inventions from 1900 to 2004. This is a handy resource to quickly see what was invented during each decade. e.g. What was created during the fifties? Links within lead to additional information on the invention and the inventor. |
| Watch How Things Are Made--"Warning: This Web site is addictive! Stanford University's Alliance for Innovative Manufacturing has created a fun site detailing how various everyday objects are manufactured. The site is essentially a collection of Flash Player-enabled movies that take you step-by-step through the creation of objects as diverse as motorcycles, glass bottles, and jelly beans. This site also features several sections identifying the basic processes used in most manufacturing, like die casting, injection molding, and laser cutting. There are also interactive areas where you can provide your own observations and make suggestions on how to solve basic problems in manufacturing." |
| Women Inventors - Mothers Of Invention--Discover the many inventors who have made their mark in history as "Mothers of Invention". |
| Women Inventors A-Z--From A-Z the biographies, inventions, and photos of women inventors from Randi Altschul to Mary Walton. Use the individual listings below for more details on each entry. |
| Zoom Inventors/Inventions--Great site! Small paragraphs on each invention, some containing further links. Use the alphabet listing at top! |
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| Babbage, Charles--Complete picture of the life and work of Babbage, including several biographical essays covering his life and his family, plus detailed descriptions of his inventions. Babbage, Charles--Account of the life of Babbage, the man often referred to as the Father of Computing. Inventor Profile--Fascinating facts about Charles Babbage inventor of the first mechanical computing machine in the 1820s. |
| Bell, Alexander--Concise report on Bells' accomplishments. Biography Of Alexander Graham Bell--Skim down half of the page to the "special collections" to find information on Bell, timeline, and family tree. Alexander Graham Bells Path To The Telephone--This site is an attempt to reconstruct, in fine-grained detail, the path taken by Alexander Graham Bell while inventing the telephone. Be sure to look at all the link buttons as there are some great detailed drawings. |
| Cannon, Annie Jump--Very short biography and quick facts on astronomer Annie Jump Cannon who perfected the universal system of stellar classification still in use today. Another Short Profile Another |
| Inventor Profile: George Washington Carver--Fascinating facts about George Washington Carver inventor of peanut agricultural sciences. The Peanut Man--Presents the story of George Washington Carver. |
| Eastman, George--Short biography with related information links at the bottom. Profile George Eastman--Profile of his boyhood and development of his company. |
| Edison Birthplace Museum--Biography, information on inventions, family and more. Thomas Edison--Includes information on his inventions, his biography, famous quotes and a photo gallery. Thomas A. Edison Papers--Find information on Edison's patients, his family, companies, maps and images of his early life, and related web sites. Thomas Edison--A detail account of his early life, inventions, his laboratory, and his patents. Edison National Historic Site--Learn about the American inventor of motion pictures, electric light, and the phonograph, view his inventions and take a look at his patient list. |
| Einstein, Albert--Einstein's biography. Learn about his greatest inventions in chronological order. Hear his voice explain his famous equation. Einstein Revealed--The companion Web site to the NOVA program "Einstein Revealed." Presents a thorough profile of Albert Einstein, who contributed more than any other scientist to our modern vision of physical reality. |
| Michael Faraday--A very comprehensive biography with lots of pictures. Faraday--Another short biography. Michael Faraday--BBC presents a concise look at Faradays' life and work. Inventor Profile--Fascinating facts about Michael Faraday inventor of the electric motor, the dynamo, the transformer, and the generator. |
| Ford, Henry--Fascinating facts about Henry Ford inventor of automobile mass production in 1913. Henry Ford--A nice biography and other information, such as the price of the Model T from 1910 to 1915. Driving Force: Henry Ford--A very good history of his achievements. |
| Franklin, Ben--Excellent biography of Franklin portraying not only his contributions to science but to public service. Many illustrations and photos compliment this site. Inventor Profile--Fascinating facts about Benjamin Franklin inventor of the lighting rod and bifocal glasses. Benjamin Franklin: Glimpses Of The Man--A thorough biography of Franklin that includes information on him as a scientist and inventor. Includes a timeline of significant events in his life. The Electric Franklin--A biography, the full text of Franklin's autobiography, a timeline, games, quotes, and much more! Benjamin Franklin: An Extraordinary Life. An Electric Mind--Story of one of the most remarkable and multi-talented human beings the world has ever known. A Documentary History--This is a very interesting site. |
| Fulton, Robert--Complete text of a 1913 biography. Robert Fulton--Presents biographical background and research links for the inventor. Robert Fulton: His Life And Its Results--Online biography by Robert H. Thurston. |
| Galileo--A good biography which shows the key moments of his life, his pioneering telescopic observations of the Moon and planets, his revolutionary experiments with falling objects, and his fateful trial before the Inquisition for heresy. IMSS Multimedia Biography Of Galileo--Biography and information on Galileo's work with mechanics, astronomy, the microscope, thermometry and magnetism. The Galileo Project--A hypertext source of information on the life and work of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) and the science of his time. A very interesting site containing more then just his biography--information on his daughter, who was a nun, his villa (home), timeline of Galileo's life and era, maps of Galileo's world, and resources. Galileo--A detailed account of his early life and career, and how his increasingly overt Copernicanism began to cause trouble for him. Good color photos spread throughout. BBC History Page |
| Leonardo da Vinci--In addition to information on his life, this site, done by the National Museum of Science and Technology, includes photos of models on exhibit at the museum. Leonardo And The Engineers Of The Renaissance--The machines, technical devices and constructions of Leonardo da Vinci, Brunelleschi and the Sienese engineers of the Renaissance. |
| Marconi , Guglielmo--Biography of the man who invented the radio. |
| McCormick, Cyrus--Short profile of the man who invented the mechanical reaper. Cyrus McCormick--Read about this inventor's life and how he changed the lives of American farmers. |
| Morse , Samuel F. B.--Short biography of the man who invented Morse code and the telegraph. Morse--Summarized article on Morse and the Morse code. Samuel Morse |
| Salk, Jonas--Many scientists were racing to make a polio vaccine in the '50s--but he got there first. An interesting account of his search for a cure. A Science Odyssey: Jonas Salk--PBS profile of the man who developed the polio vaccine. Interview |
| Sholes , Christopher--Short biography of the man who invented the typewriter. |
| Whitney, Eli--Short biography of the man who invented the cotton gin. Eli Whitney--A very good biography and information on his invention explaining how it changed the face of the North. |
| The Wright Brothers--From the National Park Service's Wright Brothers National Memorial, this site has biographical information about the Wright brothers, an explanation of how their plane worked, and a chronology of how they created it. The Wright Stuff--A PBS American Experience program about the Wright brothers. Wright, Wilbur And Orville--A pair of self-taught engineers working in a bicycle shop, they made the world a forever smaller place. |
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