Description
Book SynopsisMeet the S.T.E.A.M. pioneers and discover their fascinating life story and inspirations.
Nikola Tesla tells the story of this key scientific figure - covering his origins and training as as an electrical engineer through to his experiments in electricity, X-rays, remote controls, and wireless communications and his amazing legacy to science today.
Masterminds introduces some of the world's great scientists, inventors and artists, retelling their lives and explaining why their work is important. Clear photographic designs bring a real-life quality to these biographies and major S.T.E.A.M. discoveries.
Provides an understanding of scientific discoveries and presents inspirational lives from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
Includes a timeline of the person's life and shows the ongoing legacy that we can see around us today.
Perfect for readers aged 7 and up.
Table of Contents
- 1: Who was Nikola Tesla?
- 1: Childhood
- 1: Growing up
- 1: Electricity and Edison
- 1: Moving to the USA
- 1: Branching out
- 1: The war of the currents
- 1: New projects
- 1: Wireless power
- 1: Struggles
- 1: Awards
- 1: Later life
- 1: Remembering Tesla
- 1: Glossary
- 1: Further information
- 1: Index
