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Electricity & Electronics - The Boy Who Invented TV: The Story of Philo Farnsworth

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Book Synopsis: An inspiring true story of a boy genius. Plowing a potato field in 1920, a 14-year-old farm boy from Idaho saw in the parallel rows of overturned earth a way to “make pictures fly through the air.” This boy was not a magician; he was a scientific genius and just eight years later he made his brainstorm in the potato field a reality by transmitting the world’s first television image. This fascinating picture-book biography of Philo Farnsworth covers his early interest in machines and electricity, leading up to how he put it all together in one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. The author’s afterword discusses the lawsuit Farnsworth waged and won against RCA when his high school science teacher testified that Philo’s invention of television was years before RCA’s.

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Experience the awe-inspiring true story of a young prodigy who changed the world with his genius. Introducing "The Boy Who Invented TV: The Story of Philo Farnsworth" - a captivating book that takes you on a journey through the remarkable life of Philo Farnsworth.

Picture this: a 14-year-old farm boy, with dirt under his nails and a mind bursting with ideas, stands in a potato field. It is here that he sees the potential for something extraordinary - pictures flying through the air! But this boy isn't just any ordinary boy; he's a scientific genius. In just eight years, he turns his vision into reality by transmitting the world's first television image.

Uncover the incredible tale of this unsung hero in the fascinating pages of "The Boy Who Invented TV." Discover how Philo Farnsworth's early fascination with machines and electricity paved the way for one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. From his humble beginnings on a farm in Idaho to his groundbreaking breakthrough, this picture-book biography will inspire both young and old.

But the story doesn't end there. Learn about the epic battle Farnsworth fought and won against RCA. Can you imagine being a high school student and having your own science teacher testifying to prove the world that you came up with the invention before a major corporation? This afterword by the author sheds light on the legal struggles Farnsworth faced in defending his invention.

Don't miss out on this remarkable story that will captivate and educate. Spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of inventors and dreamers. Order your copy of "The Boy Who Invented TV: The Story of Philo Farnsworth" now to immerse yourself in the tale of this visionary genius. Click here to order.

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