Mister T.V.: The Story of John Logie Baird
by Julie Fulton (Author) Patrick Corrigan (Illustrator)
Discover the the true story of John Logie Baird, the inventor of the television! An engaging non-fiction picture book about one of Scotland's great inventors. John tried and he tried and one day his machines were ready. Almost everyone has a television in their home, but do we know how they were invented?
Mister T.V. tells the story of John Logie Baird, an incredible inventor, as he tinkers with machines and ends up creating the television. John might make plenty of mistakes but he never gives up on what he loves - inventing! Discover the interesting tale of John's life from the 1800s to the mid-1900s.
Mister T.V. is the perfect book for young children interested in how things work and STEM. Great for children aged between 4-7 years old, and facts are expertly weaved into the story. A great book for teachers who are supporting children learning about resilience and learning from their mistakes.
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PreS-Gr 2--Fulton (Bears Don't Eat Egg Sandwiches) offers a wonderful nonfiction book about John Logie Baird, the inventor of the first television. Baird, who was born in 1888, grew up in Helensburgh, Scotland. Beginning with Baird's unnamed childhood illness, the text quickly chronicles his many attempted inventions that preceded his successful transmission of a live image of a person. The writing flows easily, keeping the reading level directed at young readers but still providing enough information to share an exciting story. Baird's resilience will appeal to children learning about the value of perseverance. Corrigan's detailed illustrations depict a cast of predominantly white characters. A time line of inventions contributing to the first television and a time line of historic events paralleling Baird's work are included. An author's note discusses other prominent inventors working to build the television. VERDICT Curious young creators will adore this book. A worthy purchase for most libraries.--Katherine Rao, Palos Verdes Lib. Dist., CA
Copyright 2020 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.JNF061010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology | Inventions
Scotland
Television
Inventors
Baird, John Logie
Receivers and reception
