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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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Are you ready to be inspired by a true story of a boy genius? Look no further than The Boy Who Invented TV: The Story of Philo Farnsworth. This captivating book takes you on a journey back to the 1920s, where a 14-year-old farm boy from Idaho had a groundbreaking idea while plowing a potato field. He saw a way to make pictures fly through the air, and just eight years later, he made this dream a reality by transmitting the world's first television image.
Philo Farnsworth's remarkable journey from a young boy with a fascination for machines and electricity to the inventor of one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century is truly extraordinary. This inspiring biography explores his relentless pursuit of scientific knowledge and his determination to bring his vision to life.
But the story doesn't end there. Farnsworth faced challenges along the way, including a lawsuit against RCA. The author's afterword delves into the details of this legal battle, where Farnsworth ultimately triumphed when his high school science teacher testified that his invention of television occurred years before RCA's.
If you're a lover of history, technology, or simply enjoy a captivating true story, The Boy Who Invented TV: The Story of Philo Farnsworth is a must-read. Discover the remarkable journey of a young genius who forever changed the way we experience entertainment. Don't miss out on this inspiring tale!
Get your copy of The Boy Who Invented TV: The Story of Philo Farnsworth and embark on a journey into the mind of one of the greatest visionaries of our time.
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