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The Great Idea Finder: Douglas C. Engelbart

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an article on Douglas C. Engelbart, the inventor of the computer mouse.
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The Great Idea Finder: Computer Mouse

For Students 9th - 10th
A short article about the computer mouse and the inventor, Douglas Engelbart.
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The Great Idea Finder: Elijah Mc Coy

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out where the expression "The Real McCoy" comes from. This site provides brief biographical information about the inventor Elijah McCoy (1844-1929 CE).
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The Great Idea Finder: George Eastman

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of George Eastman focusing on his inventions as well as his philanthropy.
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Sewing Machine History: Invention of the Sewing Machine

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of the sewing machine dates back to 1755. This page describes the breakthroughs, ending with Singer's design in 1851. Links to sites about sewing machines.
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The Great Idea Finder: Invention of the Telephone

For Students 9th - 10th
The Great Idea Finder provides information on the invention of the telephone by Alexander Graham Bell and its history throughout the years. Links to other sites with information are provided.
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The Great Idea Finder: Biography of Guglielmo Marconi

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides some short biographical information on Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937 CE). Discusses Marconi's scientific accomplishments.
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The Great Idea Finder: Invention of the Microwave Oven

For Students 9th - 10th
Site includes fascinating facts about the invention of the microwave oven by Perry Spencer in 1945.
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The Great Idea Finder: Inventor Andrew Carnegie

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography on Andrew Carnegie focuses on his development of the steel industry. Includes information about his philanthropy.
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The Great Idea Finder: George Washington Carver

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides biographical material of the famous inventor, George Washington Carver. Content includes links to places for further information, timeline, as well as fun facts about this man.
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The Great Idea Finder: Invention of the Zipper

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Great Idea Finder tells how Whitcomb Judson came up with the idea of the zipper. His employee, Gideon Sundback, made it a success.