Hedy Lamarr’s Double Life: Hollywood Legend and Brilliant Inventor
Laurie Wallmark, illustrated by Katy Wu
This biography recounts Hedy Lamarr’s two paths: she became a Hollywood movie star after emigrating from Austria and was later recognized as an inventor. Colorful digital illustrations accompany the account, which also includes a timeline, references, and a filmography. It presents Lamarr as an actress whose inventive work emerged beyond her screen fame. Her career is portrayed across acting and invention.
This book appears on 4 reading lists across 3 editions from 4 organizations.
