(thomas alva)

Chronicles the life and career of inventor Thomas A. Edison.

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.

A biography of the prolific inventor whose creations, including the electric light bulb and the phonograph, have contributed to the comfort, convenience, and entertainment of people all over the world.

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