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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
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.
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Young Thomas Edison
Michael Dooling
Paperback (Michael Dooling, Sept. 25, 2014)How did Thomas Edison grow up to be America's greatest inventor? Author Michael Dooling explores the beginnings of Edison's genius: from his difficulty in school, to his early years as a young scientist, to the man everyone called "The Wizard".
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Young Thomas Edison
Michael Dooling
Hardcover (Holiday House, Oct. 30, 2005)Explores the childhood years of America's greatest inventor through a review of his early experiments, work, and education, enhanced with detailed illustrations.
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Young Thomas Edison
Sterling North
eBook (Puffin Books, Feb. 12, 2009)Unable to hear, Thomas Edison seemed unlikely to become one of America?s greatest inventors, but as a hardworking young man, he wasn?t about to let a minor obstacle stop him. He invented the phonograph, the incandescent lightbulb, and motion pictures, to name but three of his many important inventions. Eventually he was named ?the greatest living American.? Follow Thomas Edison?s life from losing his sense of hearing to losing his hard-earned fortune, in this intriguing biography by Newbery Honor author Sterling North.
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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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Young Thomas Edison
Sterling North
Paperback (Puffin Books, March 19, 2009)Unable to hear, Thomas Edison seemed unlikely to become one of America?s greatest inventors, but as a hardworking young man, he wasn?t about to let a minor obstacle stop him. He invented the phonograph, the incandescent lightbulb, and motion pictures, to name but three of his many important inventions. Eventually he was named ?the greatest living American.? Follow Thomas Edison?s life from losing his sense of hearing to losing his hard-earned fortune, in this intriguing biography by Newbery Honor author Sterling North.
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Young Thomas Edison
Sterling North
Hardcover (Houghton Mifflin, Aug. 16, 1958)None
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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 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.
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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
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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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