Electrical Wizard

By Elizabeth Rusch, Oliver Dominguez (Illustrator)

A visionary battles a rival to electrify the world.

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40 pages· 1,685 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud

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Nikola Tesla, a visionary Serbian inventor, vows to harness Niagara Falls' power. Facing fierce rivalry with Thomas Edison, Tesla's groundbreaking work in alternating current revolutionizes the world. From lighting the Chicago World's Fair to electrifying New York City, his innovations pave the way for modern technology. Discover the story of a man whose ideas were far ahead of his time, shaping the future with inventions like remote controls and cell phones. Will Tesla's genius overcome the challenges posed by his formidable adversary?

From the publisher

Move over, Thomas Edison! Nikola Tesla takes the spotlight in a biography of the man who pioneered modern electrical engineering – and changed the course of history. When a Serbian boy named Nikola Tesla was three, he stroked his cat and was enchanted by the electrical sparks. By the time he was a teenager, he had made a vow: Someday I will turn the power of Niagara Falls into electricity. Here is the story of the ambitious young man who brought life-changing ideas to America, despite the obstructive efforts of his hero-turned-rival, Thomas Edison. From using alternating current to light up the Chicago World’s Fair to harnessing Niagara to electrify New York City and beyond, Nikola Tesla was a revolutionary ahead of his time. Remote controls, fluorescent lights, X-rays, speedometers, cell phones, even the radio – all resulted from Nikola Tesla’s inventions. Established biographer Elizabeth Rusch sheds light on this extraordinary figure, while fine artist Oliver Dominguez brings his life and inventions to vivid color.Back matter includes additional information about Tesla, scientific notes and explanations, source notes, a bibliography, and suggestions for further reading.

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