Lewis Latimer: The Man Behind a Better Light Bulb

by Nancy Dickmann

Book Overview

Why is Lewis Latimer important? His invention of the carbon filament made light bulbs more afforable and longer lasting. Readers follow his journey from working with Alexander Graham Bell to improving Thomas Edison's light bulb. It's an enlightening story filled with engaging text and colorful images, all reviewed by Smithsonian experts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1977117864
• ISBN13: 9781977117861
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: Pebble Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.4" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3