{"product_id":"hedy-lamarr-maria-isabel-sanchez-vegara-9780711246690","title":"Hedy Lamarr","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Hedy Lamarr, the actress and inventor whose curiosity broke boundaries.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Young Hedy Lamarr was fascinated with machines. She love to sit with her father and hear all about scientific theories. A \u003cb\u003egifted musician and actress, \u003c\/b\u003e she soon found fame on the stage, but\u003cb\u003e her scientific curiosity never stopped.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Electronics, chemistry, engineering - whatever Hedy put her mind to, she came up with\u003cb\u003e ingenious inventions\u003c\/b\u003e, blazing a trail for women in science and making great strides towards science. As well as a glittering film career, Hedy developed technology that formed the basis of Wifi and Bluetooth used in our world day. This inspiring book features \u003cb\u003estylish and quirky illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eextra facts at the back\u003c\/b\u003e, including a \u003cb\u003ebiographical timeline\u003c\/b\u003e with historical photos and a detailed profile of Hedy's astonishing life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLittle People, BIG DREAMS \u003c\/b\u003eis a \u003cb\u003ebest-selling biography series for kids\u003c\/b\u003e that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The \u003cb\u003eboard books\u003c\/b\u003e are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The \u003cb\u003ehardcover\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003epaperback\u003c\/b\u003e versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the \u003cb\u003etreasuries\u003c\/b\u003e each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in \u003cb\u003eboxed gift sets\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eActivity books\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb\u003ejournal\u003c\/b\u003e provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspire the next generation of outstanding people \u003c\/b\u003ewho will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0711246696\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780711246690\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Frances Lincoln Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/03\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.60h x 7.80w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2023 pg. 88","brand":"Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44133656625407,"sku":"9780711246690","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_73f76849-fa7e-412d-b767-98361393ae2a.jpg?v=1687487440","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/hedy-lamarr-maria-isabel-sanchez-vegara-9780711246690","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}