Philo Farnsworth and the Television
Philo Farnsworth and the Television
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Philo Farnsworth and the Television

Written by Ellen Sturm Niz & illustrated by Keith Tucker
Part of the Inventions and Discovery Book Series
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$8.10
$7.70
8 - 12
Reading age
32
Page count
72
Words per page
~600L
Lexile measure
Feb 1, 2007
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Tells the story of how Philo Farnsworth came up with the idea for electronic television at age 14, and later developed his idea into the technology for television that is still used today. Written in graphic-novel format.

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Americahistorytechnologyinventionsengineeringperforming artsscience and technologyelectricitytelevision and radio

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780736896498
    Publication Date
    February 1, 2007
    Publisher
    Capstone Press
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    72
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2006006395
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    64427441
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~600L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.9
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    107951
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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