Mister T.V.

The Story of John Logie Baird

  • Interest Level: Preschool - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

Discover the the true story of John Logie Baird, the inventor of the television! An engaging non-fiction picture book about one of Scotland’s great inventors.

John tried and he tried and one day his machines were ready.


Almost everyone has a television in their home, but do we know how they were invented? Mister T.V. tells the story of John Logie Baird, an incredible inventor, as he tinkers with machines and ends up creating the television. John might make plenty of mistakes but he never gives up on what he loves – inventing! Discover the interesting tale of John’s life from the 1800s to the mid-1900s.

Mister T.V. is the perfect book for young children interested in how things work and STEM. Great for children aged between 4-7 years old, and facts are expertly weaved into the story. A great book for teachers who are supporting children learning about resilience and learning from their mistakes.

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Interest Level Preschool - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Picture Books
Category STEM, STEM: Technology
Copyright 2020
Publisher Maverick Arts Publishing Ltd
Imprint Maverick Arts
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2020-09-01
Text Type Informational Fiction
BISACS JUV036020, JUV004010, JUV031050
Dewey [E]
Dimensions 9.5 x 9.5
Lexile 590
Features Original artwork

Author: Julie Fulton

Julie Fulton lives in Evesham, England and has been writing since childhood. She has too many hobbies to mention but enjoys spending time in her garden and on a narrow boat on the canals.

Illustrator: Patrick Corrigan

Patrick Corrigan was born in Cheshire, England. He grew up patiently drawing and designing arts and crafts. He draws best when listening to podcasts or dusty old records and drinking gallons of green tea.