In book 2 of the Asha and Baz series, readers once more dive into
the past--this time to learn about famous actor and inventor Hedy
Lamarr!Computer class is off to a rocky start for Asha and Baz!
They've been given a Coding Challenge and must correctly code
instructions to send a digital frog across a computer screen. But
they can't seem to figure it out. With their reputation as the
smartest kids in their class at stake, the pair turn to their magic
stick for answers. They use it to draw their coding problem in the
sand and are transported back in time to 1941 Hollywood to meet
Hedy Lamarr, leaving them even more confused: How can an actor help
them solve the Coding Challenge?But when they learn there's a war
happening and that Hedy Lamar has been hard at work inventing a
device to help with war efforts, the kids realize her
problem-solving skills may be just what they need. Coding,
frequency hopping, and more await in Asha and Baz Meet Hedy
Lamarr!Themes: children's books on STEM/STEAM, early reader, women
in science, women in history, female inventors, gender equality.
Science activity in book can be replicated in schools or at home
using simple supplies. Instructions provided in story.l Time travel
takes two friends to the 1940s for valuable lessons on
problem-solving and perseverance.-- BookLife
General
Imprint: |
Common Deer Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2023 |
Authors: |
Caroline Fernandez
|
Illustrators: |
Dharmali Patel
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
108 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-988761-78-7 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-988761-78-6 |
Barcode: |
9781988761787 |
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