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Description
This book discusses the life and work of Alfred Nobel, a Swedish inventor who developed dynamite and instituted the Nobel Prize.
Quick Summary
A Swedish inventor's dangerous experiments with explosive liquids and his quest to reshape his legacy create a narrative that will blow kids away. Readers will be fascinated by Nobel's hair-raising lab accidents, his failed attempts that almost killed him, and the surprising twist of how the "merchant of death" wanted to be remembered for peace instead. If You Were a...Pilotr kid enjoys biographical thrillers like "Who Would Win? Darwin vs. Wolf" or loves stories about brilliant misfits who change the world, they'll devour this. With a 7.1 reading level and short, punchy chapters, this hits the sweet spot for middle graders ages 9-13 or grades 4-8.