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Guitar Genius: How Les Paul Engineered the Solid-Body Electric Guitar
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Illustrator
- Brett Helquist
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Original Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9781452159195
- Book Title
- Guitar Genius: How les Paul Engineered the Solid-Body Electric Guitar and Rocked the World (Children's Music Books, Picture Books, Guitar Books, Music Books for Kids)
- Item Length
- 11.3in
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Publication Year
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.5in
- Genre
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Topic
- Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology, Biography & Autobiography / General, Technology / Inventions, Biography & Autobiography / Music
- Item Width
- 9.9in
- Item Weight
- 20.1 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 56 Pages
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Product Information
"An exuberant introduction to a musician and creative genius." -Kirkus Reviews A beautifully-illustrated true story of rock and roll legend Les Paul This is the story of how Les Paul created the world's first solid-body electric guitar, countless other inventions that changed modern music, and one truly epic career in rock and roll. How to make a microphone? A broomstick, a cinderblock, a telephone, a radio. How to make an electric guitar? A record player's arm, a speaker, some tape. How to make a legendary inventor? A few tools, a lot of curiosity, and an endless faith in what is possible, this unforgettable biography will resonate with inventive readers young and old. Perfect for young readers and rock and roll enthusiasts alike. Unforgettable biography that will resonate with inventive readers young and old. Featuring richly detailed, dynamic illustrations by Brett Helquist, the New York Times bestselling illustrator of many books, including the Lemony Snicket books, A Series of Unfortunate Events . "Les Paul was an innovator and musical force for the ages - he changed the world in a very real way. His story is a lesson from which kids of all ages can derive inspiration." -Billy Gibbons, lead guitarist of ZZ Top. This inspiring true story of rock and roll legend Les Paul teaches lessons of perseverance, overcoming obstacles, and following your dreams. Perfect read aloud book for family story time Books for kids ages 5-8 Great book for STEM programs Children's books for grades K-3
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Chronicle Books
ISBN-10
145215919x
ISBN-13
9781452159195
eBay Product ID (ePID)
17038375177
Product Key Features
Book Title
Guitar Genius: How les Paul Engineered the Solid-Body Electric Guitar and Rocked the World (Children's Music Books, Picture Books, Guitar Books, Music Books for Kids)
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology, Biography & Autobiography / General, Technology / Inventions, Biography & Autobiography / Music
Publication Year
2019
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages
56 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
11.3in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
9.9in
Item Weight
20.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ml3930.P29t66 2019
Grade from
Kindergarten
Grade to
Third Grade
Reviews
"Les Paul was an innovator and musical force for the ages-he changed the world in a very real way. His story is a lesson from which kids of all ages can derive inspiration." -- Billy Gibbons , lead guitarist of ZZ Top, "Les Paul was an innovator and musical force for the ages-he changed the world in a very real way. His story is a lesson from which kids of all ages can derive inspiration." -- Billy Gibbons , lead guitarist of ZZ Top-- -, "A rockin' tale of trial and error and innovation through necessity."- A Best Book of the Year, The New York Public Library, "A rockin' tale of trial and error and innovation through necessity."- A Best Book of the Year, The New York Public Library -- -, "Text and illustrations radiate exuberance and joy . . . A strong addition to inspire would-be inventors, and an excellent choice for STEM programs and biography collections." - School Library Journal, "Text and illustrations radiate exuberance and joy . . . A strong addition to inspire would-be inventors, and an excellent choice for STEM programs and biography collections." - School Library Journal -- -
Illustrated by
Helquist, Brett
Copyright Date
2019
Lccn
2017-045870
Dewey Decimal
787.87092
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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