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Books with title Thomas Edison

  • Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?

    Margaret Frith, Who HQ, John O'Brien

    Paperback (Penguin Workshop, Dec. 29, 2005)
    One day in 1882, Thomas Edison flipped a switch that lit up lower Manhattan with incandescent light and changed the way people live ever after. The electric light bulb was only one of thousands of Edison’s inventions, which include the phonograph and the kinetoscope, an early precursor to the movie camera. As a boy, observing a robin catch a worm and then take flight, he fed a playmate a mixture of worms and water to see if she could fly! Here’s an accessible, appealing biography with 100 black-and-white illustrations.
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  • Thomas Edison

    Kay Barnham

    eBook (Raintree, Dec. 21, 2015)
    This book traces the life of Thomas Edison, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the many inventions for which he is best known. A timeline at the end of the book summarizes key milestones and achievements of Edison's life.
  • Thomas Edison

    Mike Venezia

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2009)
    Meet renowned inventor Thomas Edison!Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors and Scientists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the work and contributions of renowned scientists and inventors, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).This book presents the life and accomplishments of the scientist who was responsible for more than one thousand inventions, including the electric light bulb, the phonograph, and the first movie camera.
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  • Thomas Edison

    David Colbert

    Paperback (Aladdin, Sept. 2, 2008)
    You're about to be an eyewitness to the top ten days in Thomas Edison's life, including: An instinctive moment of bravery that launched a career A lucky break that freed him for a life of invention An incredible boast that he quickly proved true A flash of insight that lit the world And the creation of our favorite pastime, the movies. These days and five others shook Edison's world - and yours.
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  • Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?

    Margaret Frith, Kevin Pariseau, Listening Library

    Audiobook (Listening Library, March 26, 2019)
    One day in 1882, Thomas Edison flipped a switch that lit up lower Manhattan with incandescent light and changed the way people live ever after. The electric light bulb was only one of thousands of Edison’s inventions, which include the phonograph and the kinetoscope, an early precursor to the movie camera. As a boy, observing a robin catch a worm and then take flight, he fed a playmate a mixture of worms and water to see if she could fly! An accessible, appealing biography of the inventor.
  • Thomas Edison: Level 3

    Barbara Kramer And National Geographic Kids

    Paperback (Collins, )
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  • Thomas Edison

    Susan Kesselring

    language (The Child's World, Inc., Jan. 1, 2014)
    A very simple introduction to the life and accomplishments of noted scientist and inventor Thomas Alva Edison.
  • Thomas Edison

    Saddleback Educational Publishing

    Paperback (Saddleback Educational Publishing, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Fast-paced and easy-to-read, these softcover 32-page graphic biographies teach students about historical figures: those who lead us into new territory, pursued scientific discoveries; battled injustice and prejudice; and broke down creative and artistic barriers. These biographies offer a variety of rich primary and secondary source material to support teaching to standards. Using the graphics, students can activate prior knowledgebridge what they already know with what they have yet to learn. Graphically illustrated biographies also teach inference skills, character development, dialogue, transitions, and drawing conclusions. Graphic biographies in the classroom provide an intervention with proven success for the struggling reader. Features: Full-color drawings engage the reader. Each biography is complete in 32-pages. Speech bubbles and nonfiction text on every page. Powerful graphics capture and hold student interest. Highlights: Fast-paced nonfiction stories. Strong characters and
  • Thomas Edison

    Elizabeth MacLeod, Andrej Krystoforski

    Paperback (Kids Can Press, Aug. 1, 2008)
    Meet Thomas Edison - world-famous inventor. The story of his many inventions, including the phonograph and the light bulb, is told in level-appropriate language and detailed illustrations in the Level 3 first reader.
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  • Thomas Edison: Inventor

    Cynthia Klingel

    language (Spirit of America, Jan. 1, 2014)
    A biography of the inventor who changed the world in which he lived with such revolutionary inventions as the phonograph, electric lighting, and motion pictures.
  • Thomas Edison

    David Colbert

    eBook (Aladdin, June 2, 2009)
    You're about to be an eyewitness to the top ten days in Thomas Edison's life, including: An instinctive moment of bravery that launched a career A lucky break that freed him for a life of invention An incredible boast that he quickly proved true A flash of insight that lit the world And the creation of our favorite pastime, the movies. These days and five others shook Edison's world - and yours.
  • Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?

    Margaret Frith, Who HQ, John O'Brien

    eBook (Penguin Workshop, Dec. 29, 2005)
    One day in 1882, Thomas Edison flipped a switch that lit up lower Manhattan with incandescent light and changed the way people live ever after. The electric light bulb was only one of thousands of Edison’s inventions, which include the phonograph and the kinetoscope, an early precursor to the movie camera. As a boy, observing a robin catch a worm and then take flight, he fed a playmate a mixture of worms and water to see if she could fly! Here’s an accessible, appealing biography with 100 black-and-white illustrations.
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