Thomas Edison and the pioneers of the electric revolution
Davis, L. J
2003
Traces the history of the electric revolution, discussing how, over the course of a century and a half, electricity was harnessed and transformed from a mystery into an important resource.
Chronicles the life of inventor Thomas Edison, discussing his childhood, schooling, many influential discoveries, impact on the modern world, and other related topics.
A brief biography of inventor Thomas Edison that profiles his life and works which includes a number of inventions including the phonograph, movie camera, and incandescent light bulb.
Examines the life and career of American inventor and businessman Thomas Edison, and features cartoon-style illustrations, and reproductions of Edison's sketches and notebooks.
Presents the lives and accomplishments of major entrepreneurs and computer scientists responsible for the technological innovations of the twentieth century involving information processing, and the development of the Internet.
A photo-filled chronicle of American inventor Thomas Edison's life and accomplishments that describes America during his lifetime and discusses his impact on the world.