Hedy Lamarr wasn't just a famous Hollywood actress. She was also an
important inventor!
In one of the first books written for children about the amazing life
and work of actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr, and one of the final books
written by Coretta Scott King Honor and Christopher Medal-winner Jan
Wahl, readers will be entranced by all that Hedy accomplished on and off
the big screen. In chapter-picture book style, Hedy and her Amazing
Invention teaches kids about the pioneering scientific work and
inspiring courage of Hedy Lamarr, the famous Hollywood actress who
fought against old-fashioned parents, a domineering husband, prejudice,
and stereotypes to become an accomplished inventor whose work helped
pave the way for many of the communications technologies we enjoy today,
from Wi-Fi to GPS to signal-blocking devices. Through collage-work
illustrations and accessible text, Wahl and Wallace provide context to
the concept of Lamarr's most famous invention with fun and ease. This
story is for anyone looking for an uplifting biography about a fearless
20th century woman who knew her worth and was determined to utilize all
of her talents to make the world a better place. The first book in Penny
Candy's Amazing Women series.