Mister T.V. : the story of John Logie Baird / written by Julie Fulton ; illustrated by Patrick Corrigan.
Material type:
TextPublisher: West Sussex : Maverick Arts Publishing, 2020Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 25 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 1848866461
- 9781848866461
- 9781848864849
- 1848864841
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's Biography | BAIRD. J. F974 | Available | 33111010402622 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Discover the the true story of John Logie Baird, the inventor of the television! An engaging non-fiction picture book about one of Scotland's great inventors.
John tried and he tried and one day his machines were ready.
Almost everyone has a television in their home, but do we know how they were invented? Mister T.V. tells the story of John Logie Baird, an incredible inventor, as he tinkers with machines and ends up creating the television. John might make plenty of mistakes but he never gives up on what he loves - inventing! Discover the interesting tale of John's life from the 1800s to the mid-1900s.
Mister T.V. is the perfect book for young children interested in how things work and STEM. Great for children aged between 4-7 years old, and facts are expertly weaved into the story. A great book for teachers who are supporting children learning about resilience and learning from their mistakes.
John Logie Baird loves inventing things! When he hears about another inventor who has built a machine to show real live pictures, John sets about trying to do the same. Equipped with bits and pieces found in his house, John begins a journey which will change the course of history forever.