Lewis Latimer - The Man Behind a Better Light Bulb

"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"--

About the author

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.

Product details

• Authors: Nancy Dickmann
• Publisher: Capstone
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 6 to 8
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2020
• EAN: 9781977117861
• ISBN: 978-1-977117-86-1
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 213 mm x 191 mm x 5 mm
• Weight: 100 g
• Series: Little Inventor
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology; 19. Jahrhundert (1800 bis 1899 n. Chr.), Kinder/Jugendliche: Sachbuch: Naturwissenschaft und Technik, Kinder/Jugendliche: Sachbuch: Geschichte und Vergangenheit, Children's Books / Ages 9-12 Biography, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Technology / Inventions, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / 19th Century