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Hedy Lamarr by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to the life and achievements of Hedy Lamarr. Known both as a glamorous Hollywood actress and an ingenious inventor, the story highlights her dual passions and contributions to science and entertainment. Through engaging illustrations, the book inspires children to appreciate the diverse facets of a person's talents and the lasting impact they can have.
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You might enjoy this book if you love inspiring stories about remarkable women who broke barriers and made a difference in the world. This book captures the incredible life of an actress who was also an ingenious inventor, perfect for budding scientists and history enthusiasts. With beautiful illustrations and engaging text, it's an ideal read for children interested in learning about real-life heroes.

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Hedy Lamarr

Part of the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Hedy Lamarr tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned actress and scientist.

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Young Hedy Lamarr was fascinated with machines. At 5 years old, she would take apart her music box and put it back together to see how it worked. 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 the technology of today.

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 series of books and educational games that explore 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 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 versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme.

Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools 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!

Series: Little People, BIG DREAMS

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711246683

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Maggie Cole

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 195.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books and the author of the multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series of picture books that explore the lives of outstanding people. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture.

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