It's a Snap!: George Eastman's First Photo (Great Idea Series)

George Eastman had to leave school early and get a job to help support his family. He decided he needed a hobby and he chose photography. Cameras were enormously heavy and pictures took a long time to develop and George decided to improve this. He did and history was made.With pictures as clever as those in a child’s story book and with text as readable as a child’s story book, this book should easily appeal to children of all ages.‘At the stone bridge, George had a brain wave. “Bunch together, everyone,” he shouted. “I’m going to take your photograph!”“How exciting,” said the grocer.“You betcha,” said the baker.“I don’t know anyone who can take a photograph,” said the blacksmith.“What’s a show more photograph?” asked the cobbler.’Children’s comments:There was some interest among the children for this book. They were interested in learning about the old days of photography. Most of the children rated it a 3, with a couple of 5’s. show less