Lewis Latimer
The Man Behind a Better Light Bulb
Published on 1. January 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-9771-1786-1 (ISBN)
Description
"Why is Lewis Latimer important? His invention of the carbon filament made light bulbs more afforable and longer lasting. Readers follow his journey from working with Alexander Graham Bell to improving Thomas Edison's light bulb. It's an enlightening story filled with engaging text and colorful images, all reviewed by Smithsonian experts"--
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Edina
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Preschool, Reading Age: From 6 to 8 years, Interest Age: From 6 to 8 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 191 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
100 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-9771-1786-1 (9781977117861)
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Person
Nancy Dickmann has written more than 150 non-fiction books for children, specializing in science and history. Before becoming an author, she worked for many years as an editor and publisher of children's books.