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Hedy's folly [large print] the life and breakthrough inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the most beautiful woman in the world / by Rhodes, Richard,1937-(CARDINAL)147471;
Subjects: Biographies.; Fiction.; Large print books.; Lamarr, Hedy, 1913-2000.; Actresses; Motion picture actors and actresses; Spread spectrum communications.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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Hedy's folly : the life and breakthrough inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the most beautiful woman in the world / by Rhodes, Richard,1937-(CARDINAL)147471;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Hedy Lamarr, inventor -- A charming Austrian girl -- Bad boy of music -- Mechanisms -- Between times -- Leaving Fritz -- Cinemogling -- Frequency hopping -- Flashes of genius -- Red-hot apparatus -- O pioneers!Describes the lesser-known technological talents of actress Hedy Lamarr and the collaborative work with avant-garde composer George Antheil that eventually led to the development of spread-spectrum radio, cell phones, and GPS systems.
Subjects: Biographies.; Lamarr, Hedy, 1913-2000.; Actresses; Motion picture actors and actresses; Spread spectrum communications.; Telecommunication.;
Available copies: 23 / Total copies: 23
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Hedy Lamarr and classified communication / by Loh-Hagan, Virginia,author.(CARDINAL)617541;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A woman -- An idea -- A legacy.The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Hedy Lamarr and Classified Communication examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to modern technology like Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience--Grades 4 to 6.620L
Subjects: Biographies.; Lamarr, Hedy, 1913-2000; Motion picture actors and actresses; Spread spectrum communications;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Hedy & her amazing invention / by Wahl, Jan,author.(CARDINAL)720653; Wallace, Morgana,illustrator.(CARDINAL)796696;
Includes bibliographical references.Shares the life of the actress and inventor, describing how she overcame prejudice and stereotypes to become an accomplished inventor whose work helped pave the way for many modern communication technologies.800L
Subjects: Biographies.; Lamarr, Hedy, 1913-2000; Inventors; Motion picture actors and actresses; Spread spectrum communications;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Hedy Lamarr : reimagining radio / by Borgert-Spaniol, Megan,1989-author.(CARDINAL)397821;
"Women have made some of the most important scientific discoveries of all time. In this title, readers learn about Hedy Lamarr from her early career as a Hollywood actress to her invention of a frequency-hopping mechanism that is now used in cell phones and GPS technology. A timeline, sidebars, fun facts, glossary, and index supplement the text." -- Publisher's website.850LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Lamarr, Hedy, 1913-2000; Inventors; Motion picture actors and actresses; Spread spectrum communications;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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Hedy Lamarr and a secret communication system / by Robbins, Trina,author.(CARDINAL)741824; Martin, Cynthia,1961-illustrator.(CARDINAL)469920; Timmons, Anne,illustrator.(CARDINAL)649538;
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.Prisoner of the Nazis -- Flight to freedom -- Secret communication system -- Recognition at last -- More about Hedy Lamarr and her invention -- Glossary -- Internet sites -- Read more -- Bibliography -- Index."In graphic novel format, tells the story of how Hollywood star Hedy Lamarr came up with the idea for a secret communication system, which would much later become the basis for wireless technology"--Provided by publisher.GN660LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Biographies.; Lamarr, Hedy, 1913-2000; Lamarr, Hedy, 1913-2000.; Spread spectrum communications; Motion picture actors and actresses; Motion picture actors and actresses;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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The only woman in the room [sound recording] by Benedict, Marie,author.(CARDINAL)414780; Toren, Suzanne,narrator.(CARDINAL)530690; Audible, Inc.; Brilliance Audio, Inc.;
Performed by Suzanne Toren.A beautiful woman escapes her Austrian arms-dealer husband to become Hollywood legend Hedy Lamarr while hiding a secret double life as a Jewish scientist and sharing vital information about the Third Reich.Compact disc--MP3 format.System requirements: CD/MP3 player, or PC with MP3-capable software.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Antheil, George, 1900-1959; Lamarr, Hedy, 1913-2000; Jewish women; Spread spectrum communications; Women inventors; Women scientists; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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Hedy Lamarr's double life / by Wallmark, Laurie,author.(CARDINAL)620038; Wu, Katy,illustrator.(CARDINAL)344692;
Includes bibliographical references.Hedy Lamarr became a movie legend, but her true loves were always science and engineering. During World War II, Hedy collaborated with another inventor on an innovative technology called frequency hopping. It was designed to prevent the enemy from jamming torpedo radio signals and commanding weapons to go off course. Frequency hopping is still used today to keep our cell phone messages private and defend our computers from hackers. In this biography, meet the real Hedy Lamarr : not only a beloved film star, but a visionary scientist who helped create the world we live in today.Target Age Group: 06 to 09.900LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Lamarr, Hedy, 1913-2000; Actresses; Spread spectrum communications; Inventors; World War, 1939-1945; Telecommunication;
Available copies: 13 / Total copies: 15
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Hedy Lamarr / by Gaines, Ann.(CARDINAL)202584;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Lamarr, Hedy, 1913-2000.; Lamarr, Hedy, 1913-2000; Actors; Actresses; Inventors; Spread spectrum communications; Telecommunication; Women; Women.; Womyn.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Hedy and her amazing invention / by Wahl, Jan,author.(CARDINAL)720653; Wallace, Morgana,illustrator.(CARDINAL)796696;
Includes bibliographical references.Shares the life of the actress and inventor, describing how she overcame prejudice and stereotypes to become an accomplished inventor whose work helped pave the way for many modern communication technologies.800L
Subjects: Children's stories.; Biographical fiction.; Biographies.; Lamarr, Hedy, 1913-2000; Actors; Actresses; Inventors; Motion picture actors and actresses; Spread spectrum communications; Telecommunication; Women; Women.; Womyn.;
Available copies: 11 / Total copies: 11
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