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Books with title Young Thomas 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: 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.
  • 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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  • Young Thomas Edison: Great Inventor

    Claire Nemes, John Himmelman

    Paperback (Troll Communications Llc, July 1, 1995)
    A simple biography of the famous American who created more than 1,000 inventions and became known as "The Wizard of Menlo Park"
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  • Young Thomas Edison, Great Inventor

    Claire Nemes

    Paperback
    Young Thomas Edison, Great Inventor
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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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 Alva Edison : Young Inventor

    Sabin

    Paperback (Troll Communications, Dec. 1, 1996)
    A biography, focusing on the early years, of the man whose many inventions have changed the lives of millions of people
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  • 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.