Who Was Nikola Tesla?
Get ready for the electrifying biography of Nikola Tesla--part creative genius, part mad scientist, and 100% innovator.
When Nikola Tesla arrived in the United States in 1884, he didn't have much money, but he did have a letter of introduction to renowned inventor Thomas Edison. The working relationship between the two men was short-lived, though, and the two scientist-inventors became harsh competitors. Celebrated as one of the most influential scientists of all time, Nikola Tesla conducted groundbreaking experiments in electricity, X-rays, remote controls, and wireless communications. His invention of the Tesla coil played a pivotal role in the development of radio technology.
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Get ready for the electrifying biography of Nikola Tesla--part creative genius part mad scientist and 100% innovator.
When Nikola Tesla arrived in the United States in 1884, he didn't have much money but he did have a letter of introduction to renowned inventor Thomas Edison. The working relationship between the two men was short-lived though, and the two scientist-inventors became harsh competitors. One of the most influential scientists of all time, Nikola Tesla is celebrated for his experiments in electricity, X-rays, remote controls, and wireless communications. His invention of the Tesla coil was instrumental in the development of radio technology.
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Subject: Science
Grade: Grade 3-Grade 7
Brand: Penguin Workshop
Publisher Date: 12/04/2018
Author: Jim Gigliotti
Dimensions: 7.63 x 5.31
UPC: 9780448488592
Ages: 8-12
Pages: 112
