Spark : how genius ignites, from child prodigies to late bloomers / Claudia Kalb.
"A look at genius, through portraits of 12 iconic figures in fields ranging from music to medicine, to explore what leads certain people to reach their creative heights early in life, whereas others don't uncover their potential until their later years"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781426220937
- ISBN: 1426220936
- Physical Description: 368 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Publisher: Washington, DC : National Geographic Partners, LLC, [2021].
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 333-354) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Pablo Picasso: the modern artist (1881-1973) -- Shirley Temple: the child star (1928-2014) -- Yo-Yo Ma: the cellist (1955-) -- Bill Gates: the software pioneer (1955-) -- Isaac Newton: the physicist (1642-1727) -- Sara Blakely: the entrepreneur (1971-) -- Julia Child: the French Chef (1912-2004) -- Maya Angelou: the memorist (1928-2014) -- Alexander Fleming: the microbiologist (1881-1955) -- Eleanor Roosevelt: the humanitarian (1884-1962) -- Peter Mark Roget: the wordsmith (1779-1869) -- Grandma Moses: the painter (1860-1961) -- Leonardo da Vinci: eternal genius. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Creative ability. Genius. Personality. Psychology. |
Available copies
- 12 of 12 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Iredell County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 12 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesville Main Library | 153.35 KAL (Text) | 33114018426841 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
