"Making Contact!: Marconi Goes Wireless" by Richard Rudnicki explores the groundbreaking contributions of Guglielmo Marconi, the inventor of the wireless telegraph. The story follows Marconi’s journey from a curious young man experimenting with electrical phenomena to a pioneering inventor who forever changed global communication. Through determination and ingenuity, Marconi faces challenges and skepticism from the scientific community and investors alike. His relentless pursuit of innovation leads to the development of radio technology that allows for long-distance communication without wires, ultimately transforming society and connecting people across the world. This tale highlights the spirit of invention and the power of human connection. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Tundra Books .

Monica Kulling is the author of over fifty books for children. She received a BA in creative writing from the University of Victoria. Her books have been selected for many honors, including Simon Wiesenthal Center's "Once Upon a World Children's Book Award" and the Norma Fleck Award for Children's Non-Fiction. She lives in Toronto, Canada. Gloria Ann Wesley is the author three books of poetry and two historical novels, If This Is Freedom and Chasing Freedom, the latter of which was shortlisted for the 2012 Ann Connor Brimer Award for Young Adult Fiction. She lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Richard Rudnicki is the award-winning illustrator of Gracie the Public Gardens Duck, I Spy a Bunny, and Viola Desmond Won't Be Budged. He gives private lessons and workshops in painting and drawing. He lives in Halifax. richardrudnicki. com