Lewis Latimer: A Brilliant Inventor (Bright Minds) - Couverture souple

Rodriguez, Janel

 
9781338864182: Lewis Latimer: A Brilliant Inventor (Bright Minds)
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1338864181 ISBN 13 : 9781338864182
Editeur : Children's Press, 2023

Synopsis

Meet the inventors and scientists of color who changed the world!

Born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, in 1848, Lewis Latimer was an inventor, a leader, a teacher, and a creator. He knew how to draw, knew the law, wrote books and poetry, and spoke several languages. Among his many accomplishments, he contributed to the design of the light bulb, and brought the electric light to cities around the world. It is time to remember how Lewis Latimer's inventions and his contributions changed our society… and our world!

ABOUT THE SERIES:

Many inventors and scientists of color have made incredible contributions to our modern life. Each volume in this much-needed new series will be devoted to the life and work of one of these inventors and scientists. With a vivid writing style that will use humor as one of its primary ingredients, and illustrated with a combination of real photos and pictures featuring graphic art, each title in this series will describe how these heroes of diverse backgrounds faced the challenges of their times, and how their inventions and contributions changed our society.

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À propos de l?auteur

Janel Rodriguez is a “Nuyorican” ― that is, a Puerto Rican born and raised in New York City. Janel has previously written books and articles about Latina and Black American SHEroes and enjoys writing children’s fiction, too. When she isn’t tapping away on her laptop, she can be found making art ― especially drawing or painting portraits of people.
After studying Architecture, Subi Bosa, realised his passion was in illustration and became a freelancer, working with self publishing authors worldwide while studying graphic design at the Academy of Digital Arts in Cape Town. Subi is currently based in Cape Town, South Africa, producing picture books, comics and graphic novels.

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Éditeur
Children's Press
Date d'édition
2023
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1338864181
ISBN 13 
9781338864182
Reliure
Broché
Illustrateur
Bosa Subi
Nombre de pages
40
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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