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Hedy Lamarr and a secret communication system / by Trina Robbins ; illustrated by Cynthia Martin and Anne Timmons.

Robbins, Trina, (author.). Martin, Cynthia, 1961- (illustrator.). Timmons, Anne, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"In graphic novel format, tells the story of how Hollywood star Hedy Lamarr came up with the idea for a secret communication system, which would much later become the basis for wireless technology"--Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780736864794
  • ISBN: 0736864792
  • ISBN: 0736896414
  • ISBN: 9780736896412
  • Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, 2007.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Prisoner of the Nazis -- Flight to freedom -- Secret communication system -- Recognition at last -- More about Hedy Lamarr and her invention -- Glossary -- Internet sites -- Read more -- Bibliography -- Index.
Target Audience Note:
GN660L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 4.2 0.5 107730.
Subject:
Lamarr, Hedy, 1913-2000 > Juvenile literature.
Lamarr, Hedy, 1913-2000. > Juvenile literature.
Spread spectrum communications > Juvenile literature.
Motion picture actors and actresses > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Motion picture actors and actresses > United States > Biography.
Genre:
Graphic novels.
Biographies.

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