Light Bulb

Eureka! The Biography of an Idea

Illustrated by Stephanie Dehennin
Paperback
$5.99 US
On sale Aug 03, 2021 | 32 Pages | 9781635923964

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EUREKA! Great things happen when science crosses history! Discover the all-true stories of your favorite inventions with this new multicultural STEM series that takes readers on a journey through time and around the world. A perfect choice for kids ages 4–8 who love to figure out how things work!

Electric lights--without them, we'd be in the dark! Here is a "biography" of the light bulb, an essential invention that lights up our days and nights.

From the first spark of Thomas Alva Edison's idea to the spread of electric lights around the world, Light Bulb is a fun and informative look at an invention that makes a huge difference in our lives. This STEAM nonfiction title is part of the new Eureka! series, each book covering one groundbreaking, world-changing discovery that millions of people use every single day.
Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld is the award-winning author of more than 75 books for young readers. When she's not reading, researching, writing, or editing, Kathleen loves to work as a volunteer at her local natural history museum. She lives in Berkeley, California, with her husband, son, and three cats. View titles by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
Stephanie Dehennin is a self-proclaimed nerd, and proud of it. Not only does she illustrate books for children, but she also is a skilled scientific illustrator. In 2017, she was awarded the Biannual Picturale Public's Choice Award. View titles by Stephanie Dehennin

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EUREKA! Great things happen when science crosses history! Discover the all-true stories of your favorite inventions with this new multicultural STEM series that takes readers on a journey through time and around the world. A perfect choice for kids ages 4–8 who love to figure out how things work!

Electric lights--without them, we'd be in the dark! Here is a "biography" of the light bulb, an essential invention that lights up our days and nights.

From the first spark of Thomas Alva Edison's idea to the spread of electric lights around the world, Light Bulb is a fun and informative look at an invention that makes a huge difference in our lives. This STEAM nonfiction title is part of the new Eureka! series, each book covering one groundbreaking, world-changing discovery that millions of people use every single day.

Author

Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld is the award-winning author of more than 75 books for young readers. When she's not reading, researching, writing, or editing, Kathleen loves to work as a volunteer at her local natural history museum. She lives in Berkeley, California, with her husband, son, and three cats. View titles by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
Stephanie Dehennin is a self-proclaimed nerd, and proud of it. Not only does she illustrate books for children, but she also is a skilled scientific illustrator. In 2017, she was awarded the Biannual Picturale Public's Choice Award. View titles by Stephanie Dehennin

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