The Man Who Invented the Laser: The Genius of Theodore H. Maiman cover

The Man Who Invented the Laser: The Genius of Theodore H. Maiman

Author: Wyckoff, Edwin Brit

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.8
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 2093
Points per Word 0.000239
Page Count 48
Points per Page 0.010417

Description

This biography profiles the life and career of Theodore H. Maiman, the man who invented the laser.

Quick Summary

The story of the scientist who beat the odds and built a revolutionary device in his own laboratory when everyone said it couldn't be done. Readers will cheer as Theodore Maiman transforms a tiny crystal into the first laser, proving that persistence and creativity can outshine corporate giants with bigger budgets. If your kid loves inspiring true stories about geniuses like "Who Was Albert Einstein?" they'll be captivated by Maiman's journey from struggling student to world-changing inventor. With its fast-paced narrative and accessible science, this book is perfect for kids in grades 4-7 who love underdog stories about people who changed the world.