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Books with title Thomas Alva 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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  • 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.
  • The Story of Thomas Alva Edison

    Margaret Cousins

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Aug. 12, 1981)
    Beginning with Thomas Edison’s childhood, when he set up his first laboratory in his basement as a 10-year-old, and following through his many jobs before he was able to support himself as an inventor, this is the true story of the man who brought the world the phonograph, motion pictures, and even the electric light bulb—revolutionary inventions that forever changed the way people live.“One of the most critically acclaimed, best-selling children’s book series ever published.”—The New York TimesMargaret Cousins is also the author of the Landmark Book Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphia.
  • 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.
  • 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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  • Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?

    Margaret Frith, John O'Brien

    Library Binding (Paw Prints 2008-05-09, May 9, 2008)
    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

    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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  • The Story Of Thomas Alva Edison

    Margaret Davidson

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, March 1, 1990)
    Delves into the life of the inventor Edison, recounting the joys, tragedies, and successes of his life, and explains the scientific principles behind his revolutionary work
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  • Thomas Alva Edison

    Wil Mara

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Meet Thomas Edison!Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. Thomas Edison changed the world when he invented an electric light bulb. This books introduces his fascinating life to the youngest readers.
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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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  • Thomas Alva Edison

    David A. Adler, Lyle Miller

    Library Binding (Holiday House, Sept. 1, 1990)
    A biography of the inventive genius who developed the electric light bulb, the phonograph, and the motion picture.
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  • Thomas Alva Edison

    Tamera Bryant

    Paperback (Lake Street Pubs, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Profiles Thomas Edison, the hard-working inventor of the light bulb and many other devices, and provides practical information on how to become an inventor, such as how to apply for a patent.