Nikola Tesla: A Spark of GeniusThese informative and inspiring biographies will give young readers a look at the lives of some of the world's most influential people in history. Each over 100 pages, the books are also ideal for reports. |
Contents
A Child of the Light | 9 |
Decisions to Make | 29 |
The Land of Golden Promise | 47 |
Battle of the Currents | 61 |
The Age of Invention and Electricity | 75 |
A New Science Is Born | 95 |
Radio City | 113 |
Epilogue | 135 |
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