Bibliograph

A life electric, the story of Nikola Tesla, Azadeh Westergaard ; illustrated by Júlia Sardà

Type

Label

A life electric, the story of Nikola Tesla, Azadeh Westergaard ; illustrated by Júlia Sardà

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 5-9, Viking Children's BooksGrades 2-3, Viking Children's Books

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A life electric

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1261259515

Responsibility statement

Azadeh Westergaard ; illustrated by Júlia Sardà

Sub title

the story of Nikola Tesla

Summary

"Born at the stroke of midnight during a lightning storm, Nikola Tesla grew up to become one of the most important electrical inventors in the world. But before working with electricity, he was a child who loved playing with the animals on his family's farm in Serbia. An inventor since childhood, Tesla's patents encompassed everything from radar and remote-control technology to wireless communications. But his greatest invention was the AC induction motor, which used alternating currents ( AC) to distribute electricity and which remains the standard for electric distribution today. Tesla's love of animals also remained constant throughout his life and led to his anointment as the Pigeon Charmer of New York for his devotion to nature's original wireless messengers. Exploring his groundbreaking inventions against the backdrop of his private life, A Life Electric introduces Nikola Tesla to young readers unlike ever before. Azadeh Westergaard's lyrical debut brings compassion and humanity to the legacy of the brilliant inventor, while the esteemed illustrator Júlia Sardà deftly brings him to life"--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

juvenile

Classification