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Books with title Thomas Alva Edison, Great Inventor

  • Thomas Edison: Young Inventor

    Sue Guthridge

    Paperback (Aladdin, Oct. 31, 1986)
    Using simple language that beginning readers can understand, this lively, inspiring, and believable biography looks at the childhood of inventor Thomas Edison.
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  • Thomas Edison: American Inventor

    Michael W. Simmons, Alan Munro, Make Profits Easy LLC

    Audible Audiobook (Make Profits Easy LLC, Aug. 5, 2016)
    Everyone knows that Thomas Edison is America's most famous inventor. But what exactly drove him to invent? Have you ever heard of the phonograph or the kinetoscope? And what made his incandescent light bulb so special anyway? In this book, you will learn about Edison's busy childhood as a young inventor and entrepreneur conducting chemical experiments aboard a moving train car, his nomadic youth as a wandering telegraph operator, and about the five miraculous years of invention that produced the phonograph and the incandescent light bulb, inventions that made Edison the most famous American in history before he was 35 years old. Through the inclusion of primary documents, including letters written by Edison himself, his diary entries, and newspaper articles from the 19th century and after, this book will help you see through the eyes of an ordinary American glimpsing electric light for the first time, or listening to records on the phonograph, or viewing the very first motion pictures. From his friendship with Henry Ford, to his work for the American Navy during World War I, Thomas Edison was the original American hero, lighting all of history with his extraordinary inventions.
  • Thomas Edison: American Inventor

    Michael W. Simmons

    eBook (Make Profits Easy LLC, July 19, 2016)
    Everyone knows that Thomas Edison is America’s most famous inventor. But what exactly drove him to invent? Have you ever heard of the phonograph, or the kinetoscope? And what made his incandescent light bulb so special anyway?In this book, you will learn about Edison’s busy childhood as a young inventor and entrepreneur conducting chemical experiments aboard a moving train car, his nomadic youth as a wandering telegraph operator, and about the five miraculous years of invention that produced the phonograph and the incandescent light bulb, inventions that made Edison the most famous American in history before he was thirty five years old.Through the inclusion of primary documents, including letters written by Edison himself, his diary entries, and newspaper articles from the 19th century and after, this book will help you see through the eyes of an ordinary American glimpsing electric light for the first time, or listening to records on the phonograph, or viewing the very first motion pictures. From his friendship with Henry Ford, to his work for the American navy during World War I, Thomas Edison was the original American hero, lighting all of history with his extraordinary inventions.
  • 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 Alva Edison: Great American Inventor

    Michael Burgan

    Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Sept. 1, 2006)
    As a young boy, Thomas Alva Edison was fascinated with technology and chemical experiments. Later, his attempt to improve the telegraph led to his first creation, the phonograph, that set the stage for his life of discovery and invention. His incandescent light bulb made him a popular hero, and many dubbed him the Wizard of Menlo Park. Driven by his curiosity and desire to make life easier for everyone, Edison ended up changing the world.
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  • DK Readers L4: Thomas Edison: The Great Inventor

    Caryn Jenner

    Paperback (DK Children, July 2, 2007)
    Perfect for advanced young readers, this book tells the exciting history of the legendary Thomas Edison. Budding historians will revel in this story of the greatest inventor of the modern age. Imagine where we'd be without his brilliant creations!From the first light bulb to moving pictures, Edison proved himself to be one of the most important men in US history. Includes gorgeous, full-color photography and a complete glossary of terms.Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
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  • Thomas Alva Edison, Great Inventor

    Nancy Smiler Levinson

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Nov. 1, 1996)
    A young reader's introduction to the life and inventions of Thomas Alva Edison describes his limited education and incessantly curious mind, which gave way to dozens of useful inventions. Original.
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  • Thomas Edison: American Inventor

    Michael W. Simmons

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Everyone knows that Thomas Edison is America’s most famous inventor. But what exactly drove him to invent? Have you ever heard of the phonograph, or the kinetoscope? And what made his incandescent light bulb so special anyway? In this book, you will learn about Edison’s busy childhood as a young inventor and entrepreneur conducting chemical experiments aboard a moving train car, his nomadic youth as a wandering telegraph operator, and about the five miraculous years of invention that produced the phonograph and the incandescent light bulb, inventions that made Edison the most famous American in history before he was thirty five years old. Through the inclusion of primary documents, including letters written by Edison himself, his diary entries, and newspaper articles from the 19th century and after, this book will help you see through the eyes of an ordinary American glimpsing electric light for the first time, or listening to records on the phonograph, or viewing the very first motion pictures. From his friendship with Henry Ford, to his work for the American navy during World War I, Thomas Edison was the original American hero, lighting all of history with his extraordinary inventions.
  • Thomas Alva Edison: Great Inventor

    David A. Adler

    Library Binding (Holiday House, March 15, 1711)
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  • DK Readers L4: Thomas Edison: The Great Inventor

    Caryn Jenner

    eBook (DK Children, April 10, 2012)
    Thomas Edison: The Greatest Inventor tells the story of the greatest inventor of the modern age, and how his creations have changed our world.DK Readers is a multi-level learning-to-read program combining DK's highly visual style with appealing stories at five graduated levels. Stunning photographs and engaging, age-appropriate stories are guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge. DK Readers allow progression from stories for beginning readers with simple sentences and word repetition through to stories with rich vocabulary and more challenging sentence structure for proficient readers. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with leading literacy experts.
  • Thomas Edison: The Great American Inventor

    Louise Egan

    Paperback (B.E.S. Publishing, Oct. 26, 1987)
    This brilliant inventor opened many doors to modern technology when he instituted his groundbreaking research laboratory in New Jersey. Here, he brought together scientists whose teamwork foreshadowed modern research methods.
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  • Thomas Edison : The Great American Inventor

    Best Children's Biographies

    language (, Nov. 12, 2012)
    Thomas Edison : The Great American Inventor (A Short Biography for Children)Thomas Edison is considered one of the most prolific inventors in history. He invented the phonograph and the first motion picture camera, and improved the light bulb.Best Children's Biographies : Write a biography for kids by thinking about what a child would enjoy learning about a person, covering important achievements, creating an outline and getting help from a child reader.