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

A biography, in graphic novel format, of Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and Alexander Graham Bell, that focuses on the point when their lives intersected around the turn of the twentieth century, as they each raced to be the leading genius of the time and improve the world for mankind with advances in the fields of light, sound, and vision.

A brief biography of Thomas Edison, discussing his childhood, family, and career as an inventor.

"During the coldest winter ever, George and Gracie land in Menlo Park, New Jersey, 1879--near Thomas Edison's famous laboratory. Mr. Edison has just invented a long-burning light bulb, but he's keeping a huge secret: he's also discovered time travel. The twins need Mr. Edison's help to protect the time machine from Crow. But will they stop Crowe in time?"--Back cover.

Profiles the prolific inventor who was credited with inventing such items as the phonograph and a long lasting light bulb.

Documents the life and career of American inventor Thomas A. Edison, examining the effects of his all-consuming work on his family, discussing his supposed lack of schooling, and including clips of films made by Edison, and interviews with Edison scholars.

Profiles the life and achievements of well-known inventors such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, and the Wright brothers.

A biography of the inventor, for beginning readers, focusing on his research with electricity and his invention of the incandescent electrical light.