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Thomas Edison

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

Thomas Edison teaches Fiona and Finley about inventing.
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Thomas Edison and the lightbulb

In graphic novel format, tells the story of Thomas Edison's involvement in the development of the incandescent light bulb.
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Back in time with Thomas Edison

Thirteen-year-old Robert "Qwerty" Stevens uses the time machine he finds in his back yard to visit Thomas Edison's workshop in 1879, and there helps develop the electric light bulb, but then needs his sister's help to return to his own time.

Thomas Edison

Traces the life of Thomas Edison, one of the most influential inventors in American history, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the many inventions for which he is best known.

Thomas Edison

A biography of American inventor and businessperson Thomas Edison, covering his upbringing, marriages, career, and many patented creations, such as the first practical electric light bulb.

Thomas Edison

inventor with a lot of bright ideas
Examines the life and career of American inventor and businessman Thomas Edison, and features cartoon-style illustrations, and reproductions of Edison's sketches and notebooks.

Timeless Thomas

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

Thomas Edison

the man behind the light bulb
2020
"The light bulbs we use today in our schools and homes are thanks to Thomas Edison. What were the steps Edison took that led him to the world-changing invention we know him for today?"--Provided by the publisher.
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Young Thomas Edison

Presents a biography of Thomas Edison that describes how Edison's imagination, curiosity, and hard work led him to become a famous inventor.
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