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Tom Edison, the thirteen-year-old great-great-grandson of the famous inventor, finds a clue to his ancestor's legendary secret formula for changing metal into gold, and while he searches desperately for the key to the life-changing discovery, he must also evade billionaire Curtis Keller and his minions, who want the formula to seize control of the world.

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.

Traces the life and contributions of the famous inventor whose inventions such as the electric light bulb and phonograph helped change the world.

Describes the work of the inventor, Thomas Alva Edison, in creating the incandescent light bulb.

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

Contains photographs and text that explore the invention of the lightbulb, looking at the world before the invention, discussing the life of inventor Thomas Alva Edison and how he came upon the discovery; and considering how the world was changed by the introduction of an inexpensive source of artifical light.

Biography of the inventor of the electric light bulb and the phonograph.

Looks at the ideas of inventor, Thomas Edison and shows some of his inventions such as record players, batteries, and movie cameras.

An illustrated introduction to the life and career of American scientist and inventor Thomas Edison, creator of safe, electric light bults.

Presents a short illustrated biography of inventor Thomas Edison, and chronicles his childhood and early interest in science, as well as his many inventions.