Nikola Tesla for Kids: His Life, Ideas, and Inventions, with 21 Activities

Finalist for the¬†2020 AAAS / Subaru SB&F Excellence in Science Book¬†exemplify outstanding and engaging science writing and illustration for young readers

Nikola Tesla was a physicist, electrical engineer, and world-renowned inventor whose accomplishments faded into oblivion after his death in 1943. Some considered this eccentric visionary to be a ‚Äúmad‚Äù scientist, but many of his ideas and inventions that were deemed impossible during his lifetime have since become reality. He is now acknowledged to have invented the radio¬†ahead of Marconi. Tesla was undeniably eccentric and compulsive.¬†Among other things, Tesla developed generators, fluorescent tubes, neon lights, and a small remote-controlled boat. He also helped design the world‚Äôs first hydroelectric plant at Niagara Falls.¬†
Nikola Tesla for Kids¬†is the story of Nikola Tesla‚Äôs life and ideas, complete with a time line, 21 hands-on activities, and additional resources to better understand his many accomplishments.Kids will:

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Construct an¬†electric circuit
Explore¬†Tesla's birthplace¬†online
Investigate the nature of¬†electromagnetic waves
Mix up batch of¬†fluorescent¬†slime
"Visit" the 1893¬†World's Columbian Exposition¬†
Build a¬†soda bottle submarine
And more!

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