Microwave Man
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Picture Book · Ages 8–10 · 2014 · Est. 22 min read-aloud

Microwave Man

Written by Sara L. Latta

Part of the Inventors at Work! series

Discover how a mill worker's curiosity sparked the invention of the microwave.

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48 pages· 2,770 words· Est. 22 min read-aloud· 740L
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Bookroo's summary

Percy Spencer, a small-town mill worker with a passion for science, stumbles upon a groundbreaking discovery that changes kitchens forever. How did his curiosity and determination lead to the creation of the microwave oven? Uncover the journey of innovation and the unexpected path to a world-changing invention. Will his love for machines be enough to transform his life and the way we cook?

From the publisher

Most people love microwave popcorn or a warm snack from the microwave, but before 1975, homes did not have this great device. How did Percy Spencer go from a small town mill worker to the inventor of one of the most popular devices in the world? This book explains how Spencer’s love of science and machines helped him achieve a patent for the microwave oven.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
48
Words
2,770
Reading age
8–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
740L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~R
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
164654
Publication
Published
January 16, 2014
First published
January 1, 2014
Publisher
Enslow Elementary
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780766042018
LCCN
2012041457

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