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Top Gift Books for Invention Lovers

By Mary Bellis, About.com

Want to know what to give an inquiring mind for Christmas or any other special occasion? How about a book about inventing or inventions. We have selected gifts perfect for every occasion. Books suitable for gadget lovers, African American history buffs, aspiring inventors, children and adults.

11. Fire in the Valley: The Making of The Personal Computer

The hottest invention story of the last century was the birth of the personal computer. "Fire in the Valley" makes computer history as exciting and intriguing as a best-selling novel. Only it's all true.
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12. Eccentric Contraptions

Teaches your child about the principles of gravity, inertia, balance, and energy with hands-on invention projects. Uses common household items and easy-to-follow instructions.**
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13. The Incredible World of Spy-Fi

The Incredible World Of Spy-FiChronicle Books Llc
An entertaining look at the spy gear and gadgetry from four decades of television and film highlights more than two hundred of the most remarkable items from the author's vast collection, including Maxwell Smart's Shoe Phone to Austin Powers's eyeglasses and James Bond's Walther PPK.
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