Lewis Latimer
The Man Behind a Better Light Bulb
by Nancy Dickmann
Little Inventor; Smithsonian Little Explorer
Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Discover how Lewis Latimer's clever ideas helped make light bulbs shine brighter and last longer, lighting up homes everywhere. Follow his exciting path from working with famous inventors to creating important improvements that changed the world. Bright pictures and fun words bring his story to life for young readers.
Representation & Themes
TechnologyHistorical
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781977114112
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Pebble
- Published
- 2020
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 1,406
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
TechnologyUnited states, history, 19th centuryInventions, juvenile literatureInventions