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Bright Dreams: The Brilliant Inventions of Nikola Tesla

Tracy Dockray, illustrated by Tracy Dockray

This biography follows Nikola Tesla from childhood through his adult work as an inventor in electricity. It begins with a small electric shock he experiences after rubbing his cat’s fur, an event that sparks his imagination. The account traces his persistence as he pursues invention and his eventual work that changed electricity. Collage-style artwork and informational sidebars accompany the story.

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Themes
Inventions · Resilience · Science · Technology And Engineering
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Capstone Global Library
Published
April 1, 2021
ISBN-13
9781398203884
Language
English
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