In this fifth collection of invention novellas and short stories: TOM SWIFT AND HIS EXCEPTIONAL BATTERYWhen a valued employee has an opportunity to create a new and lifesaving device for use on the battlefield, Tom agrees to create an entirely new type of battery for it. TOM SWIFT AND HIS MULTICORDERThere are just too darned many things for the young inventor to keep hauling around for those times he needs some special devices, so he sets about coming up with an all-in-one unit based on a popular old TV show. TOM SWIFT AND HIS POLYMORPHIC GLIDERAfter rescuing a glider pilot it turns out that the father is a very wealthy man who wants Tom to do the impossible, make him an air glider that can fly like a bird, flapping wings and standing starts included.TOM SWIFT TAKES OFFA Young Tom Swift story. Nearly 13, Tom dreams of the day he can fly, but now thinks he can start with a rocket. First, though, he must build a viable solid rocket motor using the things he can find in the late 1940s.TOM SWIFT AND THE MODEL ROCKET MOTORThe son of a friend has become fascinated with model rocketry, something Tom can relate to. When the boy tries to make his own rocket motor, and is seriously injured, Tom decides to come up with a formula that is safe and powerful. An alternate look at Tom Swift creating a solid propellant.This is a shorter, bonus story.