The story of Thomas Alva Edison, inventor : the wizard of Menlo Park

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0590424033

Collation

60 pages : illustration ; 19 cm

Series Title

Scholastic Biography

Call Number

926 EDI

Thomas Edison and electricity

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0060208597

Collation

32 pages : illustration : 24 cm

Series Title

Science Discoveries

Call Number

926 EDI

Thomas Edison

In Their Own Words: Thomas Edison tells the exciting story of Edison's life using his laboratory notes, business records, and personal recollections. "I find out what the world needs. Then I go ahead and try to invent it."With these words, Thomas Edison explains how he developed ideas and turned them into useful inventions. Although he is most famous for inventing the lightbulb, Edison is cred…

Thomas Edison : the wizard inventor

More than any other individual, Edison was responsible for introducing the modern age of electricity. But as well as pioneering the first commercial electric light and power system, he also invented the phonograph, the microphone, and an early movie camera. His gripping story is one of determination and triumph.