A life electric : the story of Nikola Tesla

The Resource A life electric : the story of Nikola Tesla
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A life electric : the story of Nikola Tesla
Title remainder
the story of Nikola Tesla
Statement of responsibility
Azadeh Westergaard ; illustrated by Júlia Sardà
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Contributor
Author
Illustrator
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
"Born at the stroke of midnight during a lightning storm, Nikola Tesla grew up to become one of the most important electrical inventors in the world. But before working with electricity, he was a child who loved playing with the animals on his family's farm in Serbia. An inventor since childhood, Tesla's patents encompassed everything from radar and remote-control technology to wireless communications. But his greatest invention was the AC induction motor, which used alternating currents ( AC) to distribute electricity and which remains the standard for electric distribution today. Tesla's love of animals also remained constant throughout his life and led to his anointment as the Pigeon Charmer of New York for his devotion to nature's original wireless messengers. Exploring his groundbreaking inventions against the backdrop of his private life, A Life Electric introduces Nikola Tesla to young readers unlike ever before. Azadeh Westergaard's lyrical debut brings compassion and humanity to the legacy of the brilliant inventor, while the esteemed illustrator Júlia Sardà deftly brings him to life"--
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Provided by publisher
Biography type
individual biography
Cataloging source
DLC
Dewey number
  • 621.3092
  • B
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Intended audience
  • Ages 5-9
  • Grades 2-3
Intended audience source
  • Viking Children's Books
  • Viking Children's Books
LC call number
TK140.T4
LC item number
W47 2021
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
Target audience
juvenile

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