Guitar Genius: How Les Paul Engineered the Solid-Body Electric Guitar and Rocked the World (Children's Music Books, Picture Books, Guitar Books, Music

An exuberant introduction to a musician and creative genius. -Kirkus Reviews A beautifully-illustrated true story of rock...
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Author: Kim Tomsic
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Guitar Genius: How Les Paul Engineered the Solid-Body Electric Guitar and Rocked the World (Children's Music Books, Picture Books, Guitar Books, Music by Tomsic, Kim

Guitar Genius: How Les Paul Engineered the Solid-Body Electric Guitar and Rocked the World (Children's Music Books, Picture Books, Guitar Books, Music

$40.75

Guitar Genius: How Les Paul Engineered the Solid-Body Electric Guitar and Rocked the World (Children's Music Books, Picture Books, Guitar Books, Music

$40.75
Author: Kim Tomsic
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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


Author: Kim Tomsic
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 04/09/2019
Pages: 56
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.60h x 11.10w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781452159195
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 503674 / Guitar Genius: How Les Paul Engineered the Solid-Body Electric Guitar and Rocked the World


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2019
School Library Journal 03/01/2019 pg. 129
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2019
Publishers Weekly 05/06/2019
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
Kim Tomsic lives in Boulder, Colorado. This is her first picture book.

Brett Helquist is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of many books, including the Lemony Snicket books, A Series of Unfortunate Events. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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