Talking Books: Audiobook Inventor Dr. Robert B. Irwin and a New Way to Read - Hardcover

$19.99

Talking Books: Audiobook Inventor Dr. Robert B. Irwin and a New Way to Read - Hardcover

Name: Talking Books: Audiobook Inventor Dr. Robert B. Irwin and a New Way to Read - Hardcover
Brand: BooksCloud
SKU: 9781665912679
Price: 19.99 USD
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by Jenny Lacika

$19.99

Book Overview

A captivating picture book biography of determined innovator Dr. Robert B. Irwin, who invented the audiobook and revolutionized the way stories are shared, opening the door for people of all abilities to become readers.

Robert Benjamin Irwin loves to learn and explore. But when he's five, his eyes grow red and painful from fever, and he loses his sight. Since he can no longer see, Robert focuses instead on what he can do: discovering new ways to learn and experience the world through sound.

As he grows up, Robert learns to read books written in Braille, a system of raised dots that can be read with fingers. But as much as he loves stories, he finds finger-reading Braille slow and difficult. He wishes he could listen to a story like he listens to the birds. So, with a team of audio engineers, Robert sets out to make it happen--and revolutionizes reading for people around the world.

ISBN	9781665912679
Author	Jenny Lacika
Publisher	Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Genre	Children
Format	Hardcover
Published	February 2026
Language	ENG- English
Pages	32
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Kids
Print Size	Standard Print

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