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What Makes The Light Bright, Thomas Edison?

by Melvin A. Berger, Gilda Berger
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Discover the genius of Thomas Edison.

Recommendation: This book is perfect for anyone interested in learning about one of the greatest inventors of all time. The authors expertly answer twenty questions about Edison's life, providing fascinating insights into his interests and achievements. The book is also beautifully illustrated by Brandon Dorman, bringing Edison's world to life on the page. Overall, a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the man who helped light up the world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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What Makes The Light Bright, Thomas Edison?

by Melvin A. Berger, Gilda Berger
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ISBN: 9780439833806
Authors: Melvin A. Berger, Gilda Berger
Publisher: Scholastic Nonfiction
Date of Publication: 2007-10-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Biography
Goodreads rating: 4.07
(rated by 15 readers)

Description

A fun, informative introduction to the life and times of supreme inventor Thomas Alva Edison.This combination of biography, history, and science recounts the life of Thomas Alva Edison, from his mid-19th century boyhood, to the establishment of his "invention factory" in Menlo Park, N.J., to his invention of the first electric lightbulb. The innovative question-and-answer format, mix of photographs and illustrations, and interactive experiments will both captivate and inform young readers.
 

Discover the genius of Thomas Edison.

Recommendation: This book is perfect for anyone interested in learning about one of the greatest inventors of all time. The authors expertly answer twenty questions about Edison's life, providing fascinating insights into his interests and achievements. The book is also beautifully illustrated by Brandon Dorman, bringing Edison's world to life on the page. Overall, a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the man who helped light up the world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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