Inventors change the world! They are responsible for new technology, ways to communicate, and medical breakthroughs. In this book, readers are introduced to 18 famous inventors. Each chapter highlights inventors from a different industry. Biographies share information about each inventor's early life, how they got their start, and the impact of one of their inventions. Sidebars share basic information about each inventor, timelines lay out important milestones, and an awards feature show how they have been honored. Additional features highlight even more inventors!