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African-American Inventor Series -

http://www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~rlandrum/

This site contains a list of inventions that were created by African-Americans inventors. Search through the list of inventions and see the date and name of the inventor.

Early Recorded Sounds and Wax Cylinders -
http://www.tinfoil.com/

This site focuses on the invention of wax cylinders and contains sound selections.

Exploring Leonardo -
http://www.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/LeoHomePage.html

At this site you will learn about this scientist, inventor, and artist.

Forgotten Inventors -
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/telephone/sfeature/

At this site you can learn about lesser-known inventions like the can opener, gas mask, feather duster, and frisbee. You can also read about the people who invented them on this PBS site.

Girl Tech Invention -
http://www.girltech.com/Invention/IN_menu_frame.html

This site contains information about women inventors.

Greatest Inventors and Inventions - http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/5847/halloffame.htm

This site profiles twelve great inventors and their inventions.

History of Inventions -
http://www.cbc4kids.ca/general/the-lab/history-of-invention/default.html

This site has a great time line of inventions.

Inventors Online Museum - http://www.inventorsmuseum.com/museum_map.htm

At this site you can check out inventions by subjects such as space travel or transportation.

Zoom Inventors and Inventions -
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/

This site contains an alphabetical list of inventions and inventors. It is a great primary oriented site.