Guitar Genius
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Guitar Genius

Written by Kim Tomsic & illustrated by Brett Helquist
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5 - 8
Reading age
56
Page count
33
Words per page
720L
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Apr 9, 2019
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This is the story of how Les Paul created the world’s first solid- body electric guitar, countless other inventions that changed modern music, and one truly epic career in rock and roll. How to make a microphone? A broomstick, a cinderblock, a telephone, a radio. How to make an electric guitar? A record player’s arm, a speaker, some tape. How to make a legendary inventor? A few tools, a lot of curiosity, and an endless faith in what is possible. Featuring richly detailed, dynamic illustrations by Brett Helquist, this unforgettable biography will resonate with inventive readers young and old.

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Book Details

ISBN
9781452159195
Publication Date
April 9, 2019
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Page Count
56
Words Per Page
33
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
5 - 8 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2017045870
Lexile® Level
720L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~Q
ATOS® Book Level
4.3
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
503674
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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