A unique A-to-Z reference of brilliance in innovation and invention Combining engagingly written, well-researched history with the respected imprimatur of Scien

This book describes twelve inventions that transformed the United States from a rural and small-town community to an industrial country of unprecedented power.

Diverse Cultures; Social Studies.

Includes facts on the top 12 inventions of America, from the lightbulb to basketball and blue jeans to the personal computer.--