Henry Bessemer
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From an early age, Henry Bessemer was a prolific inventor. His many successful and valuable creations, resulted in 129 patents being awarded to him. He is considered by many to have laid the foundation to the Industrial Revolution. Henry’s breakthrough in steel production techniques attracted much recognition and a successful career. It was his combination of innovation and business skills that made him such an amazing entrepreneur.
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Percy Spencer
After hearing about the heroic efforts of the wireless radio operators on the ill-fated Titanic, Percy Spencer was inspired to teach himself about wireless radio communications. Today, we honour him daily, through the use of his invention, the microwave oven. Percy’s story of persistence and achievement is brought to life through the inspiring BioViews® concept. It is as if he has come back to tell us his own story.
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Wilhelm Roentgen
Have you had an X-ray? Have you used any equipment that is based on the X-ray innovation? Wilhelm Roentgen discovered this amazing phenomena. You can follow him in this fascinating story, to find out how he did it. While experimenting, he realized that he could take pictures that showed bones inside the body. He has enabled all of us to have better medical care. Meet the man who started a medical revolution.
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Antonio Meucci
Throughout his life, Antonio Meucci developed innovative ways for the world to communicate. Today, the telephone is an essential tool for business and social activities. He had to overcome many hurdles in striving for success and recognition, as the inventor of the telephone. Gain a personal insight into his amazing life and explore his many other innovations including smokeless candles, purified water, tea and coffee filters, plus improvements to oil and kerosene lamps, to mention but a few.
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Galileo Galilei
A physicist, mathematician, astronomer and philosopher, Galileo Galilei played a major role in the Scientific Revolution of the early 18th century. Despite his slightly dubious personal life and his affair with Marina Gamba, his contributions were invaluable and may not have come about, had he not loved his work above all else. Explore how his questionable views attracted much hostility from the powers that be. Follow in his amazing footsteps in this great title from The Amazing People Club®.
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