lamarr, hedy

"Young Hedy Lamarr was fascinated with machines. She love to sit with her father and hear all about scientific theories. A gifted musician and actress, she soon found fame on the stage, but her scientific curiosity never stopped. Electronics, chemistry, engineering--whatever Hedy put her mind to, she came up with ingenious inventions, blazing a trail for women in science and making great strides towards science. As well as a glittering film career, Hedy developed technology that formed the basis of Wifi and Bluetooth used in our world day"--OCLC.

"Teaches kids about the pioneering scientific work and inspiring courage of Hedy Lamarr, the famous Hollywood actress who fought against old-fashioned parents, a domineering husband, prejudice, and stereotypes to become an accomplished inventor whose work helped pave the way for many of the communications technologies we enjoy today"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the story of Hedy Lamarr's life as she became an actress and invented a communications system during WWII.

Describes the life and career of Hedy Lamarr, an Austrian-born American inventor and actress.

An account of how Hedy Lamarr, an actress who escaped Germany and her weapons-dealing husband in the years leading up to World War II to live and work in the U.S., invented a device designed to keep enemy troops from blocking torpedo targeting signals. Presented in graphic format.

Presents the life of legendary film siren Hedy Lamarr, including her involvement in the breakthrough invention spread-spectrum radio alongside composer George Antheil.

A biography of the actress whose weapons communication system was used by the Navy in 1962 and is used today in the Internet and for satellite transmissions.