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Guglielmo Marconi and Radio

Author: Parker, Steve

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 6.7
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 3803
Points per Word 0.000263
Page Count 30
Points per Page 0.033333

Description

This book tells the story of Guglielmo Marconi, the Italian scientist who pioneered wireless communication. It follows his life from his early influences and education to his groundbreaking experiments with radio waves. The book explains how Marconi applied theories in physics to develop practical radio technology and shares his contributions to the science of communication.

Quick Summary

Imagine sending a message across an ocean without any wires, and one teenager who refused to give up until he made it happen. Readers will cheer as Marconi tests his invention in dangerous storms, battles skeptical scientists, and races against time to be the first to transmit a signal across the Atlantic Ocean. If your kid loves the curiosity and persistence of "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" or dreams of being an inventor, they'll be fascinated by Marconi's journey. Perfect for kids ages 9 to 13 in grades 4 through 8 who love true stories about daring inventors who changed the world.