Hedy Lamarr and a Secret Communication System
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006 · Est. 22 min read

Hedy Lamarr and a Secret Communication System

Written by Trina Robbins · Illustrated by Martin and Cynthia

Part of the Inventions and Discovery series

A Hollywood star's secret invention changes the future of communication.

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32 pages· 1,979 words· Est. 22 min read· GN660L
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Bookroo's summary

Explore the extraordinary journey of Hedy Lamarr, a glamorous actress turned ingenious inventor. In the 1940s, she devised a secret radio system that laid the groundwork for modern wireless technology. This captivating graphic novel reveals how her groundbreaking idea, once overlooked, became a cornerstone of today's communication. Will her story inspire a new generation of innovators?

From the publisher

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.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,979
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
GN660L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
107730
Publication
Published
February 1, 2007
First published
September 1, 2006
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780736896412

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