Hedy Lamarr and a Secret Communication System
Hedy Lamarr and a Secret Communication System
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Hedy Lamarr and a Secret Communication System

Written by Trina Robbins & illustrated by Martin and Cynthia
Part of the Inventions and Discovery Book Series
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$8.99
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8 - 12
Reading age
32
Page count
1,979
Word count
~650L
Lexile measure
Feb 1, 2007
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Discover the brilliant life of Hedy Lamarr in this full-color graphic novel. This talented film actress became an influential scientist with her invention of a secret radio system in the early 1940s, a building block of today’s wireless communications. With comic book-style illustrations and short, engaging sentences, this biography will inspire, entertain, and inform young readers about an individual who made a significant contribution to society. This must-have graphic novel includes a bibliography, extended reading list, glossary, and further Internet sources.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780736896412
    Publication Date
    February 1, 2007
    Publisher
    Capstone Press
    Original Publication Date
    September 1, 2006
    Page Count
    32
    Word Count
    1979
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2006004104
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    63705810
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~650L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.2
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    107730
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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