by Trina Robbins (Author), Cynthia Martin (Illustrator)
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.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.1 x 8.98 x 6.8 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: February 01, 2007
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Hedy Lamarr and a Secret Communication System
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.2
Point Value: 0.5