Inventing the Future

Inventing the Future

Author: Marfe Ferguson Delano

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2015-03-10

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 1426322208

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Presents a biography of Thomas Edison, illustrated with photos of his life and inventions.


Thomas Alva Edison

Thomas Alva Edison

Author: Gene Adair

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 1996-08

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 0195087992

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Details the life and work of Thomas Edison, who developed the electric light bulb and over 1000 patents for other inventions and innovations.


Thomas Alva Edison

Thomas Alva Edison

Author: Mervyn D. Kaufman

Publisher: In the Hands of a Child

Published: 1962

Total Pages: 54

ISBN-13:

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A biography of the inventor who patented more than 1,100 inventions in 60 years, among them the electric light and the phonograph.


Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?

Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?

Author: Margaret Frith

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2005-12-29

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 0448437651

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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.


Thomas Alva Edison

Thomas Alva Edison

Author: Michael Burgan

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2006-07

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9780756520991

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Learn about the life of this American genius.


The Story of Thomas Alva Edison, Inventor

The Story of Thomas Alva Edison, Inventor

Author: Margaret Davidson

Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9780590424035

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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.


Thomas Alva Edison, Young Inventor

Thomas Alva Edison, Young Inventor

Author: Louis Sabin

Publisher: Troll Communications

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780893758424

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An important figure in the early days of the Civil Rights Movement, Rosa Parks' actions led to the desegregation of buses in Montgomery, Alabama, in the 1960s. In this biography for middle-grade readers, Brandt offers an inspiring profile of this brave woman. Part of Troll's History Makers series.


Edison

Edison

Author: Edmund Morris

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 801

ISBN-13: 081299311X

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From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Morris comes a revelatory new biography ofThomas Alva Edison, the most prolific genius in American history.


The Life and Times of Thomas Alva Edison

The Life and Times of Thomas Alva Edison

Author: Vinod Kumar Mishra

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 8184302886

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Thomas Alva Edison; who transformed his childhood problem of deafness into an exemplary quality of concentration; did not get tired till his last. Despite being deprived of formal education; this great scientist studied literature and science with immense interest; acquired new patents on an average in every 15 days of his active life. Through him; the world entered into the modern era and it led to an onset of consumerism. Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac by Honoré de Balzac: In this collection, Honoré de Balzac presents a selection of his acclaimed short stories, showcasing his incredible talent for vivid storytelling and character development. With its rich language and engaging narratives, this book is a must-read for fans of classical literature. Key Aspects of the Book "Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac": Collection of Short Stories: The book features a collection of acclaimed short stories by Honoré de Balzac. Vivid Storytelling and Character Development: The stories showcase Balzac's incredible talent for vivid storytelling and character development. Useful for Literature Enthusiasts: The book is useful for fans of classical literature and those interested in the works of Balzac. Honoré de Balzac was a French novelist and playwright who is regarded as one of the greatest writers of Western literature. His book, Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac, is highly regarded for its captivating storytelling and rich language.


Always Inventing

Always Inventing

Author: Frank Murphy

Publisher: Cartwheel Books

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 9780439322386

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Learn about the fascinating life, from childhood on, of the great American inventor Thomas Alva Edison in this easy-to-read Level 3 Hello Reader. Starting in childhood, Thomas Alva Edison was full of curiosity (how did eggs hatch?) and always inventing (what science experiments could he do in the basement?) His interest in telegraphs helped him invent a transmitter to improve telephone communication, and his fascination with electricity led to the invention of the lightbulb--and networks of devices to send electricity throughout New York City. More than 1,000 of Edison's inventions, including the movie camera, movie projector, copy machine, and phonograph, have made our world a safer, brighter, and better place.