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Overview"Nikola Tesla was a physicist, scientist, electrical engineer, and world-renowned inventor whose accomplishments faded into oblivion after his death in 1943. Tesla was undeniably eccentric and compulsive; some considered him to be somewhat of a ""mad"" scientist. But in reality, he was a visionary. Many of his ideas and inventions that were deemed impossible during his lifetime 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. He is now acknowledged to have invented the radio ahead of Marconi. Among other things, he developed the Tesla coil, an oscillator, generators, fluorescent tubes, neon lights, and a small remote-controlled boat. He helped design the world's first hydroelectric plant at Niagara Falls. Nikola Tesla for Kids is the story of Nikola Tesla's life and ideas, complete with a time line, 21 hands-on activities, and additional resources to better understand his many accomplishments." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Amy M. O'QuinnPublisher: Chicago Review Press Imprint: Chicago Review Press Dimensions: Width: 27.90cm , Height: 27.90cm , Length: 21.50cm Weight: 0.485kg ISBN: 9780912777214ISBN 10: 0912777214 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 09 July 2019 Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsa winning tribute to a scientific dreamer who was both a man of his times and, often, well ahead of them. -- Kirkus Reviews a natural fit for any school library or classroom. -- Foreword Reviews It's very highly recommended. -- Midwest Book Review This is a definite 5 star book. Perfect for book reports, STEM classes, and independent reading. -- Devoted Mommy of 3 A useful addition to a library serving middle grade students who enjoy biographies, science, and scientific activities. -- School Library Journal Online a winning tribute to a scientific dreamer who was both a man of his times and, often, well ahead of them. -- Kirkus Reviews Author InformationAmy 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 to Jack and Jill, Learning Through History, Guideposts for Kids, Highlights for Children, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, and Homeschooling Today. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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