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The Battle That Lit Up the World: Tesla, Edison, and the War of Currents For Kids
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Nov 6 2025
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.37
Height: 0.35 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
In the late 1800s, two brilliant minds went head-to-head in one of the most exciting rivalries in history. One believed in steady, reliable power that flowed in a single direction. The other dreamed of invisible waves of energy that could travel far and fast. Their battle wasn't fought with swords or soldiers-but with inventions, ideas, and electricity itself.
This thrilling true story brings to life the race that changed the modern world. From flickering bulbs to glowing cities, it tells how two inventors-one a tireless experimenter, the other a daring dreamer-helped turn night into day and transformed how people live, work, and connect. Readers will explore the famous War of Currents, uncover the science behind electricity, and see how curiosity, courage, and creativity powered one of the greatest technological leaps in history.
Perfect for young scientists and history lovers alike, this book shows that even fierce rivals can shape the future in extraordinary ways. It's a story about competition and collaboration, about imagination and persistence-and about how the spark of an idea can light up the entire world.
Step into an age of invention, discovery, and brilliant minds who refused to stop until the world was electrified.
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