edison, thomas a

Presents a history of the race to create an electrical empire featuring Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and George Westinghouse.

Discusses the controversial position of Thomas Edison who opposed the death penalty, and yet championed the use of the electric chair as being more humane for executions.

By exploring archival films, photographs and actual drawings and materials, students will learn of Thomas Edison and his inventions of electric lighting, phonograph, and movie camera, but also establishing the first true research lab, an invention factory!.

A collection of essays and articles discussing the life of the great inventor, Thomas Edison. Includes background information and bibliographical references.

Documentary on the life and career of the American inventor Thomas A. Edison.

Simple text and photographs present the life of Thomas Edison, the inventor of the phonograph, lightbulb, and movies with sound.

Introduces young children to the life and inventions of Thomas Edison.

Details the life and work of Thomas Edison, who developed the electric light bulb and over 1000 patents for other inventions and innovations.

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