Presents the life and accomplishments of the inventor of the phonograph, electric light bulb, and many other devices.[...]

Introduces young learners to essential themes and concepts in Science and Social Studies, through National Geographic photography and content. This title helps to develop young learners' fluency in English, and ignites their curiosity about the world around them.[...]

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 li[...]

Learn all about Thomas Edison, one of the most important figures in American history, in this colorful, inviting, and entertaining biography. This carefully leveled reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the inventors of tomorrow[...]

For much of the twentieth century, history assumed all inventions in electricity and lighting came from one man, Thomas Edison. His work was remarkable but in fact it was Nikola Tesla who pioneered the electrical system that is in standard use around the world today. This book explores the life and [...]

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.[...]

Meet, and be inspired by, Thomas Edison - the great American inventor, scientist and businessman as he tells his own incredible story. The third most prolific inventor in history, Thomas Edison was responsible for many amazing inventions, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera and, most[...]

A biography focusing on the childhood of the inventor who patented more than 1,100 inventions in sixty years, among them the electric light and the phonograph[...]