Who Invented the Movie Camera?: Edison vs. Friese-Greene (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781541512085)

Most people believe Thomas Edison was the mastermind of motion pictures. But what if another budding inventor filed a patent for a movie camera just before Edison? Photographer William Friese-Greene was well on his way to being the champion of movies before Edison shot his first film. You'll be on the edge of your seat as Edison and Friese-Greene face off to be the first to bring movies to the public. Dramatic technological advancements, unfortunate accidents, and more fill out this invention showdown. You'll never look at a movie camera the same way again!

Author: Karen Kenney
ISBN-10: 1541512081
ISBN-13: 9781541512085
Publisher: Lerner Classroom
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2018
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.15lbs
Size: 8.70h x 6.40w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 195556 / Who Invented the Movie Camera? Edison vs. Friese-Greene


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Recommended, Satisfactory