edison, thomas a

A brief biography on the life and career of Thomas A. Edison, American inventor and businessman.

A biography of Thomas Edison, inventor, discussing his life, career, and inventions.

Examines the lives of, Thomas Alva Edison and NikolaTesla, two inventors, and their dizzying array of creations, and a professional rivalry that began the moment they met each other.

Describes the life and work of Thomas Edison whose inventions include the electric light and the phonograph.

"The riveting nonfiction account of the scientific competition to light the world with electricity."--.

"When two unlikely friends build a vessel capable of taking them to the bottom of the ocean find a missing treasure--the truth turns out to be far more amazing"--Publisher's description.

Simple text and illustrations look at the life of American inventor Thomas Edison.

Explores the invention of the motion picture camera.

Explores the invention of the light bulb.

Young lawyer Paul Cravath agrees to defend George Westinghouse as he's sued by Thomas Edison over rights to invention of the light bulb. Launched into the two men's world of high society, Paul's obsessive pursuit of victory will lead him to Nikola Tesla, the brilliant inventor who may hold the key to defeating Edison. Based on true events.