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40 pp.
| Holt |
June, 2019 |
TradeISBN 978-1-62779-130-4$18.99
(2)
K-3
Illustrated by
el primo Ramón.
Morse's (1791–1872) failures are front and center in this spirited picture book, helping to humanize the famous inventor. While traveling in France, Morse first conceived of an electric telegraph machine and a code based on dots and dashes. Mishaps and delays frequently impeded success--a valuable lesson in grit and determination. Pencil drawings are digitally colored with earth-toned hues. Author's note and additional facts about Morse are appended. Timeline. Bib.
Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2019