Henry Ford

by Mike Venezia

Published 1 March 2009
Meet renowned inventor Henry Ford!
Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors and Scientists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the work and contributions of renowned scientists and inventors, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).

This book presents the life and accomplishments of Henry Ford who, among other things, is credited with inventing the assembly line, which changed not only the automotive industry but all industries.


Stephen Hawking

by Mike Venezia

Published 1 March 2009
Meet renowned physicist Stephen Hawking!
Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors and Scientists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the work and contributions of renowned scientists and inventors, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).

This book presents the life and work of the British physicist who overcame the challenges of ALS to become one of the foremost scientists of the twentieth century.


Meet Dr. Charles Drew!
Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors and Scientists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the work and contributions of renowned scientists and inventors, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).

This book presents life of the doctor who conducted research on the properties and preservation of blood plasma and was a leader in establishing blood banks.


Jane Goodall

by Mike Venezia

Published 4 February 2010
These books are without a doubt the definitive and most entertaining biographies of scientists for young readers. Author and artist Mike Venezia provides hilarious, cartoon-style illustrations to complement his easy-to-read text and full-color reproductions of the scientists' sketches and notebooks.

Luis Alvarez

by Mike Venezia

Published 14 August 2009
Meet inventor and physicist Luis Alvarez!
Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors and Scientists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the work and contributions of renowned scientists and inventors, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).

Benjamin Franklin

by Mike Venezia

Published 14 August 2009
These books are without a doubt the definitive and most entertaining biographies of scientists for young readers. Author and artist Mike Venezia provides hilarious, cartoon-style illustrations to complement his easy-to-read text and full-color reproductions of the scientists' sketches and notebooks.

Albert Einstein

by Mike Venezia

Published 15 August 2008
Meet renowned physicist Albert Einstein!
Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors and Scientists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the work and contributions of renowned scientists and inventors, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).

This book presents the life and accomplishments of the renowned physicist, discussing his theory of relativity and the ways in which it transformed the world's understanding about how the universe works.


Alexander Graham Bell

by Mike Venezia

Published 15 August 2008
Meet Scottish inventor Alexander Graham Bell
Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors and Scientists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the work and contributions of renowned scientists and inventors, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).

This book presents the life and accomplishments of the Scottish inventor, whose interest in sound and work with the deaf led to the invention of the telephone.


Meet renowned inventor Thomas Edison!
Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors and Scientists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the work and contributions of renowned scientists and inventors, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).

This book presents the life and accomplishments of the scientist who was responsible for more than one thousand inventions, including the electric light bulb, the phonograph, and the first movie camera.


Lise Meitner

by Mike Venezia

Published 1 September 2009
- The format of the series is unique, with humorous, cartoon-like original illustrations from the author.- Special sales potential in museum gift shops.- Perfect for developing scientists and critical thinkers.- Emphasizes the hard work, patience, and fearless curiosity needed to do great science.

The Wright Brothers

by Mike Venezia

Published 1 March 2010
Meet the Wright Brothers!
Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors and Scientists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the work and contributions of renowned scientists and inventors, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).

Meet Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors and Scientists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the work and contributions of renowned scientists and inventors, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).

Meet marine biologist Rachel Carson!
Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors and Scientists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the work and contributions of renowned scientists and inventors, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).

Marie Curie

by Mike Venezia

Published 15 August 2008

Mary Leakey

by Mike Venezia

Published 1 March 2009

Daniel Hale Williams

by Mike Venezia

Published 1 March 2010
A biography of African American surgeon Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, who founded the first non-segregated hospital in the U.S. and who pioneered performing surgery on the lining around the heart.