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Nikola Tesla for Kids
His Life, Ideas, and Inventions, with 21 Activities
Series: For Kids series
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An excellent choice for middle-grade readers with an interest in science, inventions, and biographies. Ideal for STEM classes, independent reading, and school reports, it suits young learners eager to explore the life and work of a key figure in electrical engineering and innovation.
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Nikola Tesla for Kids explores the life of Nikola Tesla, a physicist, scientist, electrical engineer, and world-renowned inventor whose accomplishments were often overlooked after his death in 1943.
Tesla was undeniably eccentric and compulsive; some considered him to be somewhat of a "mad" scientist. However, he was in reality a visionary. Many of his ideas and inventions, once considered impossible, have since become reality.
He was the first to successfully use rotating magnetic fields to create an AC (alternating current) electrical power supply system and induction motor. Furthermore, he is now acknowledged to have invented the radio ahead of Marconi.
Among his many innovations, Tesla developed the Tesla coil, an oscillator, generators, fluorescent tubes, neon lights, and a small remote-controlled boat. Remarkably, he also helped design the world's first hydroelectric plant at Niagara Falls.
Nikola Tesla for Kids provides a detailed narrative of Tesla's life and ideas. It includes a timeline, 21 hands-on activities, and additional resources to help readers understand his numerous accomplishments.
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Nikola Tesla for Kids explores the life of Nikola Tesla, a physicist, scientist, electrical engineer, and world-renowned inventor whose accomplishments were often overlooked after his death in 1943. Tesla was undeniably eccentric and compulsive; some considered him to be somewhat of a "mad" scientist. However, he was in reality a visionary. Many of his ideas and inventions, once considered impossible,...PaperbackSold Out
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Praised as a "winning tribute to a scientific dreamer," this book is highly recommended for school libraries and classrooms. Reviews highlight its strong STEM learning content and suitability for middle-grade students interested in science and biographies. It has been called "a perfect supplement to school materials" and appreciated for its engaging photographs, drawings, and hands-on experiments. Overall, it has received glowing endorsements for making complex subjects accessible and enjoyable.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780912777214
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 July 2019
Country: United States
Imprint: Chicago Review Press
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 7.0mm
Width: 279.0mm
Height: 215.0mm
Weight: 485g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Amy M. O'Quinn is a former teacher and the author of Marie Curie for Kids. She is also a freelance educational writer who has contributed toJack and Jill, Learning Through History, Guideposts for Kids, Highlights for Children, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, andHomeschooling Today.
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