About Alan Bartholomew Alan Bartholomew is an inventor and educator. He lives in Trenton, Ontario. Books by Alan Bartholomew Electric Mischief Battery-Powered Gadgets Kids Can Build by (author) Alan Bartholomew illustrated by Lynn Bartholomew Electric Gadgets and Gizmos Battery-Powered Buildable Gadgets that Go! by (author) Alan Bartholomew illustrated by Lynn Bartholomew