Scientists

audiobook (Unabridged) Inventors and Discoverers from History (6 in 1)

By Kelly Mass

cover image of Scientists
Audiobook icon Visual indication that the title is an audiobook

Sign up to save your library

With an OverDrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for at-a-glance information about availability. Find out more about OverDrive accounts.

   Not today

Find this title in Libby, the library reading app by OverDrive.

Download Libby on the App Store Download Libby on Google Play

Search for a digital library with this title

Title found at these libraries:

Library Name Distance
Loading...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.


Discover the remarkable lives and transformative achievements of six visionaries who have profoundly shaped our understanding of the world and driven human progress. This book delves into the groundbreaking contributions of Alexander Graham Bell, Charles Babbage, Charles Darwin, Copernicus, Samuel Colt, and Thomas Jefferson—each a pioneer in their field, whose collective impact has left an indelible mark on history.

Alexander Graham Bell's invention of the telephone revolutionized communication, connecting people across vast distances and shrinking the world. His innovative spirit and dedication to improving human life through technology continue to inspire generations.

Charles Babbage, often hailed as the "father of the computer," envisioned a future where machines could perform complex calculations. His pioneering work laid the foundation for the digital age, demonstrating that the potential of human ingenuity is limited only by the imagination.

Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection shook the very foundations of science and society. His meticulous observations and groundbreaking insights challenged long-held beliefs, reshaping our understanding of the natural world and our place within it.

Copernicus dared to challenge the geocentric model of the universe, proposing instead that the Earth and other planets revolve around the sun. His heliocentric theory not only revolutionized astronomy but also sparked a scientific revolution that continues to this day.

Samuel Colt's invention of the revolver transformed warfare and personal defense, introducing a new era of technological innovation in firearms. His contributions to the field of arms manufacturing highlighted the complex interplay between technology and society.

Thomas Jefferson, a polymath and statesman, was a driving force behind the American Revolution and the author of the Declaration of Independence.

Scientists