The electric war : Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse and the race to light the world / Mike Winchell.
| Author/creator | Winchell, Mike author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York : Christy Ottaviano Books/Henry Holt and Company, 2019. |
| Copyright Date | ©2019 |
| Description | 260 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The calm before the storm -- The first spark -- What's good for the goose -- A wizard is born -- AC/DC, a current craze -- Flashes of light -- What's mine is yours -- Meeting of the minds -- Earned success -- The rabid animal vs. the fawn in the forest -- Death in the wires -- Shocked -- To death -- In Kemmler's wake -- All the world's a stage -- One rises, one falls -- After the storm (an epilogue). |
| Abstract | "The riveting nonfiction account of the scientific competition to light the world with electricity."-- Provided by publisher. |
| General note | "Christy Ottaviano Books." |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-249) and index. |
| Interest age level | Ages 12-14. |
| Genre/form | Informational works. |
| LCCN | 2018021059 |
| ISBN | 9781250120168 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1250120160 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 621.309 W7213E | ✔ Available | Place Hold |