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A biography of the great inventor whose creations have contributed to the comfort, convenience, and entertainment of people all over the world.

Thirteen-year-old Robert "Qwerty" Stevens uses the time machine he finds in his back yard to visit Thomas Edison's workshop in 1879, and there helps develop the electric light bulb, but then needs his sister's help to return to his own time.

A biography of Thomas Edison as a boy.

Provides a brief profile of the life of Thomas Alva Edison and explains the nature of electricity. Includes photographs, illustrations, and related experiments.

An introduction to the life of Thomas Edison, who invented the light bulb, the phonograph, and moving pictures.

Examines the life of Thomas Edison, the American inventor credited with developing the first practical light bulb, discussing his early innovations, and noting his many accomplishments, which led to his receiving over one thousand patents.

The story of the life of the famous inventor of the electric light bulb.

Traces the life of the man who invented the phonograph, light bulb, and motion picture camera, with an emphasis on the value of perseverance in his achievements.

A biography of Thomas Alva Edison, the American inventor responsible for introducing the phonograph, incandescent lightbulb, and other important creations to the world.