{"product_id":"awesome-achievers-in-technology-super-and-strange-facts-about-12-almost-famous-history-makers-paperback","title":"Awesome Achievers in Technology: Super and Strange Facts about 12 Almost Famous History Makers - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlan Katz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChris Judge\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart of a super fun middle grade series, \u003ci\u003eAwesome Achievers in Technology\u003c\/i\u003e puts the spotlight on lesser-known heroes and their contributions in tech. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEveryone has heard the name Steve Jobs, but what about Nolan Bushnell--Jobs's boss before the invention of Apple, and the founder of the first major video game, \u003ci\u003ePong\u003c\/i\u003e? Many of the most relevant figures in tech history have remained in the shadows, but not any longer  From Alan Katz's new Awesome Achievers series, \u003ci\u003eAwesome Achievers in Technology \u003c\/i\u003egives kids a look behind the scenes at 12 lesser-known inventors whose contributions to tech are personally relevant to their lives today. Each figure is given a traditional biography but is also subject to Katz's unique brand of silliness, with humorous elements such as imagined poems, song lyrics, and diary entries by and about the not-so-famous figure accompanying each bio. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpot illustrations throughout add to the lighthearted and appreciative humor each figure receives. Reluctant readers and budding tech enthusiasts alike will delight in this imaginative and engaging introduction to a new series of laugh out loud biographies.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlan Katz is the author of many highly acclaimed children's books, including \u003ci\u003eTake Me Out of the Bathtub and Other Silly Dilly Songs\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDon't Say That Word! OOPS!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePoems I Wrote When No One Was Looking\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Day the Mustache Took Over\u003c\/i\u003e and its sequel, \u003ci\u003eThe Day the Mustache Came Back\u003c\/i\u003e. Alan is also a six-time Emmy-nominated writer for TV series including \u003ci\u003eThe Rosie O'Donnell Show\u003c\/i\u003e, animated series \u003ci\u003eTaz-Mania\u003c\/i\u003e, Disney's \u003ci\u003eRaw Toonage\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGoof Troop\u003c\/i\u003e, the Grammy Awards and Tony Awards, and many network specials and game shows. he has also created comic books, trading card sets, web videos, TV commercials and hundreds of other special projects for kids and parents. He lives with his family in Fairfield County, Connecticut. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChris Judge is the award-winning author\/illustrator of T\u003ci\u003ehe Lonely Beast\u003c\/i\u003e and a number of other picture books for children. He also illustrates books for older kids, including the \u003ci\u003eDanger is Everywhere\u003c\/i\u003e series, \u003ci\u003eRoddy Doyle's Brilliant\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eCreate Your Own Adventures\u003c\/i\u003e books with his brother Andrew. He lives in Dublin, Ireland with his wife Cliona and their two daughters. His favorite band is Guided By Voices, and he is allergic to carrots. \u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 06, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52667661615411,"sku":"9780762463367","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/UmUwRUdMS0w3b2dXc3kxbU1xOUNjdz09.webp?v=1762797147","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/awesome-achievers-in-technology-super-and-strange-facts-about-12-almost-famous-history-makers-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}