Hedy Lamarr's Double Life

Hedy Lamarr's Double Life: Hollywood Legend and Brilliant Inventor
Written by Laurie Wallmark
Illustrated Katy Wu
Sterling Children's Books. 2019. Informational

Hedy Lamarr was famous for many things. In her time, she was known as the stunning actress who made everyone swoon on the big screen. But in her free time, Hedy studied science and developed inventions, many of which never left her apartment. Her most influential invention is her frequency-hopping design. She built it in hopes to help the United States win WWII. However, the government could not afford to fund her project and held on to it for decades. Today, we all enjoy sending secure messages from our phones because of her innovation.

This remarkable woman wanted to be know for something other than her looks. She fought to change the world and leave her mark. This book shows her courage, resilience, and unapologetic wit. Read this one with older children who are ready to be inspired and look for quotes from Hedy herself on every page.

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