Bright Dreams: The Brilliant Ideas of Nikola Tesla (2020) by Tracy Dockray is an awesome book about the persistence of Nikola Tesla and his passion for electricity. As a young man, he studied engineering but failed in school. He studied electricity so intensely that he couldn't perform his job as a draftsman and electrician. He was obsessed with solving the problems of the DC generator until, one day, he invented the alternator! Yet, this valuable invention was rejected in Europe and America. Tesla continued, undaunted, despite being cheated by US businessmen. Tesla's prolific contributions to the field did not result in fortune. "With time, forgotten and ignored, Tesla retreated to his pigeons and lived alone and in poverty until he died at age 86." This book has scientific annotations in sidebars, a glossary, a timeline, selected bibliography, and suggested readings. I loved this book.
Canopy Science has Nikola Tesla Activity using BrainPop. The Efficient Science Teacher has Nikola Tesla - Diorama/Cutout - Scientists Through the Ages. Science with Miss S has Scientist of the Month -Scientist Profile.
