Hedy & Her Amazing Invention
Hedy & Her Amazing Invention
There’s a technology we use every day—in our cell phones, computers, microwaves, and more. How did it get invented? Well, once there was a glamorous movie star named Hedy Lamarr. This is her story.
ISBN: 9780998799995 (hardcover)
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“The book is a luminous tribute to a remarkable woman who carved out an independent and creative life of her own design.” —Foreword Reviews, starred review
“Wahl depicts Lamarr as resisting conformity at every turn.”—Emily Schneider, Jewish Book Council
The latest by prolific children’s book author Jan Wahl, Hedy and her Amazing Invention teaches kids about the pioneering scientific work and inspiring courage of Hedy Lamarr, the famous Hollywood actress who fought against old-fashioned parents, a domineering husband, prejudice, and stereotypes to become an accomplished inventor whose work helped pave the way for many of the communications technologies we enjoy today.
Press
Jewish Book Council, Hedy and Her Amazing Invention. July 3, 2019.
Washington Post, Four New Books to Inspire Young Readers. March 7, 2019.
The Hollywood Reporter, Two New Children’s Books Celebrate Hollywood Actress and Inventor Hedy Lamarr. February 6, 2019.
Canadian Review of Materials, Hedy & Her Amazing Invention. January 25, 2019.
Booklist, starred review, Hedy & Her Amazing Invention. January 1, 2019.
Foreword Reviews, starred review, Hedy & Her Amazing Invention. January/February 2019.
Kirkus, Hedy & Her Amazing Invention. December 1, 2018.
