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Amazing Inventors: Some Inventions That Have Changed the Way We Live
Written by Jim Whiting
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Highlights presents Amazing Inventors written by Jim Whiting. Some men and women have created inventions that change the way people live. The unique stories and backgrounds of these men and women show that opportunities to excel and contribute to humanity exist regardless of ethnic background, gender, or wealth. Creations from these inventors have made for a better world and for a better future.
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