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They Changed the World: Bell, Edison and Tesla
Three lives, one epic story. Find out how Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison and Nicola Tesla changed the world we live in forever! Three men, three great minds and three completely different approaches to science. Find out how these men tamed the forces of science in order to share its power with the world. As their paths cross, a rivalry grows. The men who revolutionized the fields of light, sound and vision compete with each other to become the leading genius of the age.
96 pages, Paperback
First published April 8, 2014
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July 30, 2014
For some reason, I really couldn't follow through with this book. And to be honest, it was a little hard for me to understand. I kept getting Bell, Edison, and Tesla all mixed up. the author's idea of showing each inventors childhoods and then progressing to tell you what their home-life and business-life was like was a bad idea, at least in graphic novel format. This would've been better if they had no pictures and just text. I am kind've pissed off at the author for taking a serious topic and then stabbing it with a rainbow-colored marker and putting it on the library shelves titled, "Teen Graphic Novels". Or, it could be that I am taking out my anger on this book solely because it was hard for me to understand and written for my age level(Which could be the case). Anyway, I would only recommend this if you really really were willing to yield yourself to a watered-down version of the real thing.
November 3, 2016
This book was the life and death of Thomas Edison, Alexander Bell, and Nikola Tesla.https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.c... the art style was a really realistically made. most of the comic has organic symmetry. The author did get a clear message across through the book but explaining that with any of these men we would not even have the light bulb.
September 3, 2015
I found the art to be creepy. The faces have so much more detail than anything else and this makes the faces pop off the page.
The story was a cluster trying to tell all three invintors stories at the same time.
An interesting question I would ask the authors : Do you think these inventors are good role models?
The story was a cluster trying to tell all three invintors stories at the same time.
An interesting question I would ask the authors : Do you think these inventors are good role models?
July 29, 2014
I learned things I never knew in an enjoyable way. Creatively structured, interesting (even to someone who cares little for science), and overall recommended to young teens. Understanding basic middle school science a plus but not totally required.
February 10, 2021
Graphic novel, short but interesting profiles of these men and their inventions and the rivalry between them. Learned that Bell invented a hydrofoil boat, and Edison (not Tesla) invented an electric car.
November 4, 2024
It's an interesting book, but they flip-flop between the three of them so much, the story gets lost.
August 17, 2016
The main characters are Edison, Bell and Tesla. They were all inventors and created things using sound, electricity and light. These are not fictional characters. They were three real people who did lots of stuff to change the world.
The setting of the book was around the late 1800s, early 1900s. The author spent most of the book describing what they did, not necessarily where it happened. All three inventors worked in America. took place mostly in their labs.
The main conflict or problem was that no one appreciated what these men were doing. Nobody thought "Wow, that would be useful or we could really use that. A lot of people didn't think they were going to get anywhere. They had to overcome the fact that none cared or helped them because people didn't think the inventions would work. They didn't let that get them down. Even though people didn't realize the importance of what they were doing they kept going.
It's hard to choose, but the character I'd most like to spend time with is Bell. I liked how he worked alone almost all the time. Edison and Tesla both needed people to hep them.
All of them achieved many of the goals they wanted it. I would have made the book more detailed. It seemed like a book of facts. I would like it if the author had given more information about their whole lives. It would have liked to hear more about their parents. This was more like a last-minute biography, not a story.
I think the theme of the book is: don't give up even if people make you feel like what you're doing is never going to make a difference in the world.
If I recommend it would depend on which friend was asking. If somebody just needs help on a last-minute project for one of these three people, then this is a good book for that. If someone wants a good book just to enjoy, I would not recommend it. It isn't really a story; it's just a bunch of facts.
The setting of the book was around the late 1800s, early 1900s. The author spent most of the book describing what they did, not necessarily where it happened. All three inventors worked in America. took place mostly in their labs.
The main conflict or problem was that no one appreciated what these men were doing. Nobody thought "Wow, that would be useful or we could really use that. A lot of people didn't think they were going to get anywhere. They had to overcome the fact that none cared or helped them because people didn't think the inventions would work. They didn't let that get them down. Even though people didn't realize the importance of what they were doing they kept going.
It's hard to choose, but the character I'd most like to spend time with is Bell. I liked how he worked alone almost all the time. Edison and Tesla both needed people to hep them.
All of them achieved many of the goals they wanted it. I would have made the book more detailed. It seemed like a book of facts. I would like it if the author had given more information about their whole lives. It would have liked to hear more about their parents. This was more like a last-minute biography, not a story.
I think the theme of the book is: don't give up even if people make you feel like what you're doing is never going to make a difference in the world.
If I recommend it would depend on which friend was asking. If somebody just needs help on a last-minute project for one of these three people, then this is a good book for that. If someone wants a good book just to enjoy, I would not recommend it. It isn't really a story; it's just a bunch of facts.
November 25, 2015
The way this book jumped between their lives and stages of development was confusing. Not sure if a different palate of colors for each inventor could have helped differentiate? Nice snapshot of the dedication, work and creativity that went into the development of these critical products, along with a glimpse into the personalities behind them. Enough intriguing details that it could spark a young reader to want to delve more deeply. Not for the kid who dislikes reading though.
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2014-2015:
Used in Unit 3: Dreams and Innovations (LA Y1, Ph 5/6)
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2014-2015:
Used in Unit 3: Dreams and Innovations (LA Y1, Ph 5/6)
G6LA Set
May 6, 2015
Graphic novel about Tesla, Edison and Bell and how they worked together and competed to bring the world electricity. Oddly, there are THREE graphic novels on this subject and this is the least racy.
May 20, 2015
Very good overview of each respective inventor and how they impacted the world.
July 24, 2015
Combined biography of Edison, Tesla and Bell. Gives a nice overview of the men themselves, and their devotion to science and discovery.
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May 15, 2019Well I have heard and know a little bit about this novel but it is far too good!
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