Author: Richard Wolfrik Galland
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781780977607
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Based around Tesla's life and times as well as his inventions, this book is filled with many different puzzle types: riddles, logic puzzles, lateral thinking, spot-the-difference, mathematical challenges and more.
The Nikola Tesla Puzzle Collection
Author: Richard Wolfrik Galland
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781780977607
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Based around Tesla's life and times as well as his inventions, this book is filled with many different puzzle types: riddles, logic puzzles, lateral thinking, spot-the-difference, mathematical challenges and more.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781780977607
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Based around Tesla's life and times as well as his inventions, this book is filled with many different puzzle types: riddles, logic puzzles, lateral thinking, spot-the-difference, mathematical challenges and more.
Electrical Wizard
Author: Elizabeth Rusch
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536245852
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
“An engaging volume that will encourage both budding scientists and anyone intrigued by the creative process.” — Kirkus Reviews Here is the story of the ambitious young man who brought life-changing ideas to America, despite the obstructive efforts of his hero-turned-rival, Thomas Edison. From using alternating current to light up the Chicago World’s Fair to harnessing Niagara Falls to electrify New York City and beyond, Nikola Tesla was a revolutionary ahead of his time. Established biographer Elizabeth Rusch sheds light on this extraordinary figure, while fine artist Oliver Dominguez brings his life and inventions to vivid color. Back matter includes additional information about Tesla, scientific notes and explanations, source notes, a bibliography, and suggestions for further reading.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536245852
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
“An engaging volume that will encourage both budding scientists and anyone intrigued by the creative process.” — Kirkus Reviews Here is the story of the ambitious young man who brought life-changing ideas to America, despite the obstructive efforts of his hero-turned-rival, Thomas Edison. From using alternating current to light up the Chicago World’s Fair to harnessing Niagara Falls to electrify New York City and beyond, Nikola Tesla was a revolutionary ahead of his time. Established biographer Elizabeth Rusch sheds light on this extraordinary figure, while fine artist Oliver Dominguez brings his life and inventions to vivid color. Back matter includes additional information about Tesla, scientific notes and explanations, source notes, a bibliography, and suggestions for further reading.
The Invention of Everything Else
Author: Samantha Hunt
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 054708577X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Hunt's novel is a wondrous imagining of an unlikely friendship between theeccentric inventor Nikola Tesla and a young chambermaid in the Hotel New Yorker, where Tesla lived out his last days.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 054708577X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Hunt's novel is a wondrous imagining of an unlikely friendship between theeccentric inventor Nikola Tesla and a young chambermaid in the Hotel New Yorker, where Tesla lived out his last days.
The Nikola Tesla Electrifying Puzzle Book
Author: Richard Wolfrik Galland
Publisher: Carlton Books
ISBN: 9781787392458
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Immerse yourself in Tesla's world of invention, innovation, and experimentation These puzzles will test whether you can hold your own against the Father of Electricity. Enter the universe of Nikola Tesla, the inventor who enabled the modern world as we know it, thanks to his work as a pioneering electrical engineer, inventor, physicist, and futurist. This clever collection offers solvers a range of logic puzzles, lateral thinking problems, memory tests, and other conundrums all inspired by Tesla's life and work. So set your synapses sparking and embark on a quest to solve the challenges inside. Previously available as The Nikola Tesla Puzzle Collection.
Publisher: Carlton Books
ISBN: 9781787392458
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Immerse yourself in Tesla's world of invention, innovation, and experimentation These puzzles will test whether you can hold your own against the Father of Electricity. Enter the universe of Nikola Tesla, the inventor who enabled the modern world as we know it, thanks to his work as a pioneering electrical engineer, inventor, physicist, and futurist. This clever collection offers solvers a range of logic puzzles, lateral thinking problems, memory tests, and other conundrums all inspired by Tesla's life and work. So set your synapses sparking and embark on a quest to solve the challenges inside. Previously available as The Nikola Tesla Puzzle Collection.
Nikola Tesla
Author: Carol Dommermuth-Costa
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
ISBN: 9780822549208
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Recounts the life and accomplishments of the Croatian-born engineer who developed alternating-current technology and invented the radio
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
ISBN: 9780822549208
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Recounts the life and accomplishments of the Croatian-born engineer who developed alternating-current technology and invented the radio
Tesla: Wizard at War
Author: Marc Seifer
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 0806540982
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
In this revelatory new book, the author of the award-winning international bestseller Wizard: The Life & Times of Nikola Tesla delves deeper into the groundbreaking ideas and astonishing mind of one of the greatest geniuses of modern times . . . “In a few years hence, it will be possible for nations to fight without armies, ships or guns, by weapons far more terrible to the destructive action and range of which there is virtually no limit. Any city at any distance whatsoever from the enemy can be destroyed by him and no power on Earth can stop him from doing so.” —Nikola Tesla, circa 1925 Drawing on forty years of research and a treasure trove of new information, Tesla: Wizard at War provides a comprehensive view of Tesla’s discoveries, which continue to influence today’s military technology and diplomatic strategies. One of the world’s leading Tesla experts, Marc J. Seifer offers new insight into the brilliant scientist’s particle beam weapon (aka the “Death Ray”) and explores his military negotiations with pivotal historical figures—including his links to Joseph Stalin, Vannevar Bush, General Andrew McNaughton, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. From Tesla’s role in the origins of Star Wars technology and his dynamic theory of gravity, to the real purpose behind the iconic tower at Wardenclyffe, this is an eye-opening account of Tesla’s projects, passions, and ambitions—and an illuminating, important study of one of history’s most intriguing figures.
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 0806540982
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
In this revelatory new book, the author of the award-winning international bestseller Wizard: The Life & Times of Nikola Tesla delves deeper into the groundbreaking ideas and astonishing mind of one of the greatest geniuses of modern times . . . “In a few years hence, it will be possible for nations to fight without armies, ships or guns, by weapons far more terrible to the destructive action and range of which there is virtually no limit. Any city at any distance whatsoever from the enemy can be destroyed by him and no power on Earth can stop him from doing so.” —Nikola Tesla, circa 1925 Drawing on forty years of research and a treasure trove of new information, Tesla: Wizard at War provides a comprehensive view of Tesla’s discoveries, which continue to influence today’s military technology and diplomatic strategies. One of the world’s leading Tesla experts, Marc J. Seifer offers new insight into the brilliant scientist’s particle beam weapon (aka the “Death Ray”) and explores his military negotiations with pivotal historical figures—including his links to Joseph Stalin, Vannevar Bush, General Andrew McNaughton, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. From Tesla’s role in the origins of Star Wars technology and his dynamic theory of gravity, to the real purpose behind the iconic tower at Wardenclyffe, this is an eye-opening account of Tesla’s projects, passions, and ambitions—and an illuminating, important study of one of history’s most intriguing figures.
Tesla
Author: Daniel Blair Stewart
Publisher: Frog Books
ISBN: 1883319919
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 441
Book Description
Toward the end of the nineteenth century dawned an age, all but forgotten. It was an era of immense flying machines, tall buildings, electric wires and telegraph cables. Miracles of science astonished the masses of Europe and the United States daily. Thomas Edison arose to prominence on an empire of stolen patents. He epitomized the spirit of the industrial age. Suddenly Edison faced a mysterious rival, the enigmatic genius Nikola Tesla. This Serbian inventor tackled the problem of generating and utilizing alternating current, making Edison's direct current monopoly obsolete. He went on to invent radio before Marconi, develop X-rays and telephonics, and contributed fluorescent and neon lighting, microwave technology and wireless systems for the generation and transmission of current anywhere in the world for free. His experiments in his Colorado Springs laboratory led to the building of towering Tesla coils, for the generation of artificial lightning, to be harnessed by his technologies. He built Wardenclyffe Tower to power the world on limitless energy and faced sudden financial ruin in 1905 when investor J. P. Morgan withdrew his financial support while claiming exclusive rights to the inventor's works. Tesla: The Modern Sorcerer is an epic tale of the early age of technology, the climax of the industrial revolution. It is also a fascinating study of one of history's most prodigal geniuses.
Publisher: Frog Books
ISBN: 1883319919
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 441
Book Description
Toward the end of the nineteenth century dawned an age, all but forgotten. It was an era of immense flying machines, tall buildings, electric wires and telegraph cables. Miracles of science astonished the masses of Europe and the United States daily. Thomas Edison arose to prominence on an empire of stolen patents. He epitomized the spirit of the industrial age. Suddenly Edison faced a mysterious rival, the enigmatic genius Nikola Tesla. This Serbian inventor tackled the problem of generating and utilizing alternating current, making Edison's direct current monopoly obsolete. He went on to invent radio before Marconi, develop X-rays and telephonics, and contributed fluorescent and neon lighting, microwave technology and wireless systems for the generation and transmission of current anywhere in the world for free. His experiments in his Colorado Springs laboratory led to the building of towering Tesla coils, for the generation of artificial lightning, to be harnessed by his technologies. He built Wardenclyffe Tower to power the world on limitless energy and faced sudden financial ruin in 1905 when investor J. P. Morgan withdrew his financial support while claiming exclusive rights to the inventor's works. Tesla: The Modern Sorcerer is an epic tale of the early age of technology, the climax of the industrial revolution. It is also a fascinating study of one of history's most prodigal geniuses.
A Life Electric
Author: Azadeh Westergaard
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0593114604
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A lyrical biography of the eccentric engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla “An elegant and enlightening look at a man who brightened the whole world.” –Booklist, starred review Born at the stroke of midnight during a lightning storm, Nikola Tesla grew up to become one of the most important electrical inventors in the world. But before working with electricity, he was a child who loved playing with the animals on his family's farm in Serbia. An inventor since childhood, Tesla's patents encompassed everything from radar and remote-control technology to wireless communications. But his greatest invention was the AC induction motor, which used alternating currents ( AC) to distribute electricity and which remains the standard for electric distribution today. Tesla's love of animals also remained constant throughout his life and led to his anointment as the Pigeon Charmer of New York for his devotion to nature's original wireless messengers. Exploring his groundbreaking inventions against the backdrop of his private life, A Life Electric introduces Nikola Tesla to young readers unlike ever before. Azadeh Westergaard's lyrical debut brings compassion and humanity to the legacy of the brilliant inventor, while the esteemed illustrator Júlia Sardà deftly brings him to life.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0593114604
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A lyrical biography of the eccentric engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla “An elegant and enlightening look at a man who brightened the whole world.” –Booklist, starred review Born at the stroke of midnight during a lightning storm, Nikola Tesla grew up to become one of the most important electrical inventors in the world. But before working with electricity, he was a child who loved playing with the animals on his family's farm in Serbia. An inventor since childhood, Tesla's patents encompassed everything from radar and remote-control technology to wireless communications. But his greatest invention was the AC induction motor, which used alternating currents ( AC) to distribute electricity and which remains the standard for electric distribution today. Tesla's love of animals also remained constant throughout his life and led to his anointment as the Pigeon Charmer of New York for his devotion to nature's original wireless messengers. Exploring his groundbreaking inventions against the backdrop of his private life, A Life Electric introduces Nikola Tesla to young readers unlike ever before. Azadeh Westergaard's lyrical debut brings compassion and humanity to the legacy of the brilliant inventor, while the esteemed illustrator Júlia Sardà deftly brings him to life.
In Search of Nikola Tesla
Author: F. David Peat
Publisher: Ashgrove Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
This is a revised edition of the cult classic, with a new chapter, and a selection of intriguing photographs of the eccentric genius and his work in search of the holy grail of electricity - the transmission of power without loss.
Publisher: Ashgrove Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
This is a revised edition of the cult classic, with a new chapter, and a selection of intriguing photographs of the eccentric genius and his work in search of the holy grail of electricity - the transmission of power without loss.
The Pattern Seekers
Author: Simon Baron-Cohen
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 1541647130
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
A groundbreaking argument about the link between autism and ingenuity. Why can humans alone invent? In The Pattern Seekers, Cambridge University psychologist Simon Baron-Cohen makes a case that autism is as crucial to our creative and cultural history as the mastery of fire. Indeed, Baron-Cohen argues that autistic people have played a key role in human progress for seventy thousand years, from the first tools to the digital revolution. How? Because the same genes that cause autism enable the pattern seeking that is essential to our species's inventiveness. However, these abilities exact a great cost on autistic people, including social and often medical challenges, so Baron-Cohen calls on us to support and celebrate autistic people in both their disabilities and their triumphs. Ultimately, The Pattern Seekers isn't just a new theory of human civilization, but a call to consider anew how society treats those who think differently.
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 1541647130
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
A groundbreaking argument about the link between autism and ingenuity. Why can humans alone invent? In The Pattern Seekers, Cambridge University psychologist Simon Baron-Cohen makes a case that autism is as crucial to our creative and cultural history as the mastery of fire. Indeed, Baron-Cohen argues that autistic people have played a key role in human progress for seventy thousand years, from the first tools to the digital revolution. How? Because the same genes that cause autism enable the pattern seeking that is essential to our species's inventiveness. However, these abilities exact a great cost on autistic people, including social and often medical challenges, so Baron-Cohen calls on us to support and celebrate autistic people in both their disabilities and their triumphs. Ultimately, The Pattern Seekers isn't just a new theory of human civilization, but a call to consider anew how society treats those who think differently.