12 immigrants who made American technology great
(Book)
Author
Contributors
12 Story Library (Firm) publisher.
Status
Clyde-Savannah Public Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 920 Poehlmann
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J 920 Poehlmann
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Clyde-Savannah Public Library - Children's Nonfiction | J 920 Poehlmann | Available |
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Format
Book
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Description
America is a nation of immigrants whose contributions gave us America, and taught us what it means to be free. This book profiles three pre-1950 inventors and another nine contemporary inventors (12 bios); in a biography examinging where they came from, and their notable contribution(s) in America. From Scotland's Alexander Graham Bell, founder of Bell Telephone and AT&T, to South Africa's Elon Musk, founder of aerospace manufacturer SpaceX and auto company Tesla, to Austria's Maria Telkes, best known for her invention of the first solar-powered heating system, this book will inspire readers with stories of possibility and grit.and emphasizes how they made our country great. Backmatter includes 4 extra mini-bios of other amazing American citizens who we never think of as immigrants. Note the additional and up-to-the minute resources available at 12StoryLibrary.com: Editor-selected news articles; videos; online resources; teacher resources; live Twitter and RSS feeds.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Poehlmann, T. (2019). 12 immigrants who made American technology great . 12-Story Library.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Poehlmann, Tristan. 2019. 12 Immigrants Who Made American Technology Great. 12-Story Library.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Poehlmann, Tristan. 12 Immigrants Who Made American Technology Great 12-Story Library, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Poehlmann, Tristan. 12 Immigrants Who Made American Technology Great 12-Story Library, 2019.
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