About Bright Ideas For A Better World – Lewis Latimer:
A full-color picture book biography about Lewis Latimer, the African American inventor and engineer who also helped improve inventions, especially the lightbulb!
How did a boy with limited resources and a curious mind change the world? Meet Lewis Latimer, the inventor who made train journeys more comfortable and brought brighter light to our homes! In Bright Ideas for a Better World – Lewis Latimer, readers ages 4 to 8 discover the amazing story of this unsung hero of invention.
Lewis started his journey surrounded by the blueprints and ideas of others, and his own inventions soon followed! His biggest breakthrough came when he joined forces with Thomas Edison to make better lightbulbs.
– The Bright Ideas Biography series celebrates real-life inventors who dreamed big and changed the world. With age-appropriate vocabulary, detailed illustrations, and a glossary, these books are perfect for curious young minds!
– Age-appropriate vocabulary, detailed illustrations, and a glossary all support foundational learning for kids ages 4 to 8.
– Perfect for beginner readers or as a read-aloud nonfiction picture book!
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Author Bio:
As a chemical engineer, busy mom, and history nerd, Azura Pezzillo is uniquely qualified to give the youngest readers a head start on their science education. She offers preschool books that encourage your child’s confidence in learning and provide a historical perspective on technology’s origins, inspired by her own experiences explaining it to her own curious preschooler.