The Genius of Tesla: How Elon Musk and Electric Cars Changed the World

by Dionna L. Mann

Overview

In the face of climate change, demand for electric cars is growing. Elon Musk founded Tesla, making a big bet on electric cars, in 2003. Learn more about Tesla's history and what it's planning next.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728449555
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2022
Series:	Tech Titans (Alternator Books ®)
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	651,205
Product dimensions:	6.75(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.15(d)
Lexile:	1000L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Dionna L. Mann is an independent researcher and children's book author of both fiction and nonfiction. Dionna loves learning about lesser known individuals in African American history, and then sharing their stories with young readers.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 The Beginning 6

Chapter 2 Standout Products 15

Chapter 3 In the News 22

Chapter 4 A Look Ahead 26

Timeline 28

Glossary 30

Learn More 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

"This useful series about the biggest names in tech is sure to have utility for report writers. . . . Thorough and well researched."—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

11/01/2022

Gr 4–6—This useful series about the biggest names in tech is sure to have utility for report writers. Each book explains the origins and evolution of the startup companies, including a bit of biographical content about their creators and leaders. Some of the books might surprise readers, as the names synonymous with the companies aren't responsible for their creation, like Elon Musk and Tesla. Each book also discusses the future of its eponymous company as they continue to strive to not only improve the lives of their consumers, but also the planet. Microsoft, for instance, has plans to be carbon negative soon! It's helpful that these titles don't skirt the many controversies surrounding the companies, like Facebook's ties to 2020 election misinformation and Elon Musk's problematic tweets that got him in hot water with the Securities and Exchange Commision (SEC). Though the straightforward writing isn't particularly exciting, it is thorough and well researched. VERDICT An additional purchase.

School Library Journal