{"product_id":"nikola-tesla-hardcover-1","title":"Nikola Tesla - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMaria Isabel Sanchez Vegara\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAlexander Mostov\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Nikola Tesla, the scientist and inventor whose groundbreaking inventions we continue to use today.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Since he was a young boy growing up in the Austrian Empire, Nikola was fascinated by science and numbers. His teachers knew he had a \u003cb\u003ebrilliant mind\u003c\/b\u003e, but Nikola's irregular routines and fondness for playing cards meant that he was\u003cb\u003e kicked out of school before he could finish his exams\u003c\/b\u003e. However, after working for a spell at the Budapest Telephone Exchange, where he made several clever innovations to their electrical systems, he managed to get a job with \u003cb\u003eEdison Machine Works in the United States, in New York\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In the US, Tesla's\u003cb\u003e inquisitive nature\u003c\/b\u003e and\u003cb\u003e ingenious mind \u003c\/b\u003espurred him on to keep exploring electricity, and he came up with several groundbreaking inventions during this time, including \u003cb\u003ebreakthroughs in alternating current \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003ewireless remote controls\u003c\/b\u003e. By the end of his life, the brilliant inventor had \u003cb\u003emore than 300 patents for original and unique inventions\u003c\/b\u003e, and had advanced scientific thought by a generation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This inspiring book features \u003cb\u003estylish and quirky illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eextra facts at the back\u003c\/b\u003e, including a \u003cb\u003ebiographical timeline\u003c\/b\u003e with historical photos and a detailed profile of the iconic scientist's life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLittle People, BIG DREAMS \u003c\/b\u003eis a \u003cb\u003ebest-selling biography series for kids\u003c\/b\u003e that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The \u003cb\u003eboard books\u003c\/b\u003e are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The \u003cb\u003ehardcover\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003epaperback\u003c\/b\u003e versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the \u003cb\u003etreasuries\u003c\/b\u003e each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in \u003cb\u003eboxed gift sets\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eActivity books\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb\u003ejournal\u003c\/b\u003e provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspire the next generation of outstanding people \u003c\/b\u003ewho will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaria Isabel Sánchez Vegara\u003c\/b\u003e, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books and the author of the multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series of picture books that explore the lives of outstanding people. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexander Mostov\u003c\/b\u003e is a Seattle-based illustrator whose work has been featured by Google, Facebook, and the Columbus Museum of Art. Previous books include \u003ci\u003eD-Day: Untold Stories of the Normandy Landings Inspired by 20 Real-Life People\u003c\/i\u003e published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2019. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.43 x 9.68 x 7.94 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 06, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766492332320,"sku":"9780711270831","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/187a88d78a1070a5e2ba0f28af70008c.webp?v=1780293724","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/nikola-tesla-hardcover-1","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}