Benjamin Proudfit

Grace Hopper was a big part of teams that worked on the earliest computers, including the landmark MARK I and UNIVAC I and II. She developed the compiler and was instrumental in the creation of programming languages that used English words instead of symbols. This innovation made computers and technology much more accessible to everyday people and led to programs, like COBOL, still used today Readers will be inspired by Hopper's story, told in age-appropriate detail and with accompanying historical and full-color images.

Grace Hopper was a big part of teams that worked on the earliest computers, including the landmark MARK I and UNIVAC I and II. She developed the compiler and was instrumental in the creation of programming languages that used English words instead of symbols. This innovation made computers and technology much more accessible to everyday people and led to programs, like COBOL, still used today Readers will be inspired by Hopper's story, told in age-appropriate detail and with accompanying historical and full-color images.

George Washington Carver didn't invent peanut butter--but, he did make it popular In addition, he found more than 300 other uses for peanuts, including candy, soap, and even medicine. His humble roots as an enslaved person didn't stop him from becoming a successful agricultural researcher and teacher, introducing crop rotation to the American South and saving the Southern economy when the boll weevil decimated cotton crops. This volume highlights the invention of peanut products in the context of Carver's extraordinary life for young readers.

George Washington Carver didn't invent peanut butter--but, he did make it popular In addition, he found more than 300 other uses for peanuts, including candy, soap, and even medicine. His humble roots as an enslaved person didn't stop him from becoming a successful agricultural researcher and teacher, introducing crop rotation to the American South and saving the Southern economy when the boll weevil decimated cotton crops. This volume highlights the invention of peanut products in the context of Carver's extraordinary life for young readers.

Benjamin Franklin was a writer, Founding Father, scientist, and inventor He not only invented new things--like bifocals and the armonica--but also improved on inventions others had made. In this informative volume, readers learn about why and how he invented the lightning rod, including key facts about the kite experiment. Additional relevant information about Franklin's life shows readers how influential he was in his time and how his legacy lives on today in both inventions and his role in the creation of the young United States.

Benjamin Franklin was a writer, Founding Father, scientist, and inventor He not only invented new things--like bifocals and the armonica--but also improved on inventions others had made. In this informative volume, readers learn about why and how he invented the lightning rod, including key facts about the kite experiment. Additional relevant information about Franklin's life shows readers how influential he was in his time and how his legacy lives on today in both inventions and his role in the creation of the young United States.

Since the invention of the telephone, there has been controversy over who really invented it: Was it really Alexander Graham Bell? Or was is Elisha Gray--or someone else? But, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the first patent issued to a design for a telephone, making Alexander Graham Bell the man credited with changing communication forever Readers learn about the early life that led Bell to invent the telephone as well as his other accomplishments, including the successful Bell Telephone Company. Historical images correlate with age-appropriate text and detail.

In 1903, a beach in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, became the site of history. There, brother Wilbur and Orville Wright achieved the first powered flight. Others had come before them and flown using gliders. But with their inventions of a lightweight engine and airplane propellers, the Wright brothers started the airplane age. This volume follows their journey to the first powered flight in age-appropriate language and detail. The text is accompanied by historical images and a timeline to aid understanding.

Since the invention of the telephone, there has been controversy over who really invented it: Was it really Alexander Graham Bell? Or was is Elisha Gray--or someone else? But, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the first patent issued to a design for a telephone, making Alexander Graham Bell the man credited with changing communication forever Readers learn about the early life that led Bell to invent the telephone as well as his other accomplishments, including the successful Bell Telephone Company. Historical images correlate with age-appropriate text and detail.

Meteorology deals with the scientific study of Earth's atmosphere, atmospheric phenomena, and weather. Meteorologists are the scientists who conduct these studies. Meteorologists use their research to understand, interpret, observe, and forecast weather conditions. This volume is a helpful guide to any young person with an interest in science and the discipline of meteorology. Readers will learn about the branch of meteorology, its practical applications, and what a career in meteorology involves. Useful fact boxes, graphic organizers, and sidebars add interest and highlight key concepts.

What is Earth made of? What are the processes that impact Earth's materials? How does studying those materials reveal the planet's past and indicate what's in store for its future? In this engrossing volume, readers will learn about the scientific discipline of geology, the study of Earth's materials, and the important work that geologists do. Examples of famous geologists and significant discoveries interweave history with curricular science studies. Dynamic features add interest to the educational material.

Archaeology is the scientific study of human activity through material remains such as artifacts. Archaeologists are the scientists who conduct this study. Archaeologists help us understand human history and our place in the world. But what exactly does a career in archaeology entail? In this informative text, readers will learn the answer to this question. They'll read about prominent archaeologists, discover digging and extraction techniques, and learn about how artifacts are analyzed. This book combines high-interest subject matter with curricular concepts.

From "the architect" to "the king slayer," WWE superstar Seth Rollins has been known by some iconic nicknames. A staple in WWE main events for many years now, Rollins always brings a fire and persistence to his wrestling that fans appreciate and other wrestlers admire. But he started as just a kid from Iowa with a dream. This volume follows his path to the ring through his career as an indie wrestler to headlining WrestleMania, complete with full-color photographs of some of his best matches. Low-level text and an engaging tone draw in struggling and emerging readers.

When Sasha Banks is in the ring, she's the boss. A lifelong wrestling fan, Sasha Banks worked hard to earn her spot as a top member of the women's division of the WWE. She made her name in NXT, particularly through incredible matches against Bayley. Wrestling fans love her passion and drive, and your readers will too. Written in low-level text especially for struggling and emerging readers, this biography follows Sasha on her path from fan to one of the best-known women's wrestlers in the world.

As a member of Bullet Club, Kenny Omega became one of the biggest draws in the pro wrestling world. His matches with Okada in New Japan Pro Wrestling are considered by many to be some of the greatest of all time. How did Kenny Omega end up where he is today? Many fans may know his name, but not his backstory. Low-level text supported by full-color photographs of Kenny Omega's career take readers beyond the ring to learn how a young man from Canada became a wrestling superstar.

"The Man" Becky Lynch has taken over the WWE women's division, and she's not giving it back. Becky Lynch is a multiple titleholder, an outspoken media character, and one of the best women's wrestlers in the world. She began training as a wrestler as a teenager and traveled away from her native Ireland to pursue her dream in the ring. Readers of all sports fandoms will be inspired by her story, presented in this biography through low-level text and awesome full-color photographs of "The Man."

What is Earth made of? What are the processes that impact Earth's materials? How does studying those materials reveal the planet's past and indicate what's in store for its future? In this engrossing volume, readers will learn about the scientific discipline of geology, the study of Earth's materials, and the important work that geologists do. Examples of famous geologists and significant discoveries interweave history with curricular science studies. Dynamic features add interest to the educational material.

Archaeology is the scientific study of human activity through material remains such as artifacts. Archaeologists are the scientists who conduct this study. Archaeologists help us understand human history and our place in the world. But what exactly does a career in archaeology entail? In this informative text, readers will learn the answer to this question. They'll read about prominent archaeologists, discover digging and extraction techniques, and learn about how artifacts are analyzed. This book combines high-interest subject matter with curricular concepts.

This book is a helpful guide to any young person who's interested in dinosaurs, spends their time collecting fossils, or wonders about the history of life on Earth. Paleontology is the scientific study of life in our planet's geologic past. Paleontologists study and analyze plant and animal fossils. In this informative volume, readers will learn about what paleontologists do. They'll research pioneers of the field, review significant discoveries, and consider how paleontological work shapes our understanding of Earth's history and our place in it.