Advanced
Error loading page.
Try refreshing the page. If that doesn't work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see what's preventing the page from loading.
Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help.
Title details for Hedy Lamarr by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara - Available

Hedy Lamarr

by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Maggie Cole
ebook
1 of 1 copy available
Borrow Read a sample Read a sample
1 of 1 copy available
From the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Hedy Lamarr, the actress and inventor whose curiosity broke boundaries.

Young Hedy Lamarr was fascinated with machines. She love to sit with her father and hear all about scientific theories. A gifted musician and actress, she soon found fame on the stage, but her scientific curiosity never stopped.
Electronics, chemistry, engineering – whatever Hedy put her mind to, she came up with ingenious inventions, blazing a trail for women in science and making great strides towards science. As well as a glittering film career, Hedy developed technology that formed the basis of Wifi and Bluetooth used in our world day. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Hedy's astonishing life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

  • Creators

  • Series

    Little People, BIG DREAMS

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    December 6, 2022

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780711270015
    Kindle restrictions

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      February 1, 2023

      K-Gr 2-Hedy Lamarr's story is full of drama-and technology. Sanchez Vegara and Cole highlight Lamarr's life with clear writing and colorful illustrations. By focusing on Lamarr's childhood in Vienna, the book presents an accessible story of a young inventor supported by her family and teachers, and how collaborative STEM work can lead to exciting innovation. The illustrations typically fill spreads, with text set to complement rather than dominate the scene. A brief time line of Lamarr's life is available in the back of the book with more detailed biographical text. VERDICT For libraries looking to showcase women-and girls-in STEM, this is an accessibly written and beautifully drawn addition.-Jessica Schriver

      Copyright 2023 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
Kindle restrictions

subjects

Languages

  • English

Loading
Check out what's being checked out right now