Inventions and Discovery Hedy Lamarr and a Secret Communication System

Name: Inventions and Discovery Hedy Lamarr and a Secret Communication System
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ISBN: 9780736896412

Trina Robbins, Cynthia Martin (University of Northampton), Cynthia Martin (University of Northampton)

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Capstone Press
01 February 2007

Children's & Educational; History & the past: general interest (Children's&YA); People & places (Children's&YA); Science & technology: general interest (Children's&YA); Educational: History; Educational: Sciences, general science

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.

By: Trina Robbins
Illustrated by: Cynthia Martin (University of Northampton), Cynthia Martin (University of Northampton)
Imprint: Capstone Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 173mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 141g
ISBN: 9780736896412
ISBN 10: 0736896414
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 February 2007
Recommended Age: From 8 to 9 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Inventions and Discovery Hedy Lamarr and a Secret Communication System

In 1937 Hedwig Keisler, a famous European actress, was trapped. She was married to a man who produced weapons used by the Nazis. Hedwig (Hedy) hated the Nazis' cruelty and her husband. She wanted nothing more than to escape both, and in the back of her mind she wanted to find a way to stop the Nazis. After a stealthy escape from Austria, she ended up in Switzerland, then London, and finally Hollywood. Once there, her stage name was changed to Lamarr and she became a top American movie star. At a Hollywood party, Hedy met George Anthiel, a musician. The two played piano together and Hedy was struck with an idea that she thought would help defeat the Nazis. Though they had a great idea which they patented, it was not put to practical use until the 1950s and 60s. Today Hedy's invention is called spread spectrum and is used in cell phones, wireless Internet, satellite guided missiles, and more. This nonfiction book is part of the Capstone Graphic Library and is a graphic novel. This format will not appeal to all, but children who are into brightly colored, action-packed graphic novels and/or video games may find this book more their style and much to their benefit.-- Children's Literature Comprehensive Database