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The Story of Thomas Alva Edison [SCM]

by Margaret Cousins Author

Beginning with Thomas Edison’s childhood, when he set up his first laboratory in his basement as a 10-year-old, and following through his many jobs before he was able to support himself as an inventor, this is the true story of the man who brought the world the phonograph, motion pictures, and even the electric light bulb.

Additional Details

Resource Type
Book
ISBN
0394848837
Print Status
In Print
Chapters
9
Pages
185
Suggested Grades
3rd - 6th
Geographical Setting
Ohio, Michigan, New Jersey
Historical Setting
1847 - 1931
Publisher
Random House
Edition
Landmark Book
Copyright
1965

Chapters

  • 1 Youngest Child
  • 2 Enterprising Newsboy
  • 3 Tramp Telegrapher
  • 4 Practical Inventor
  • 5 Deaf Sound Man
  • 6 Lighter of the Lamp
  • 7 Father of Motion Pictures
  • 8 Dauntless Wizard
  • 9 Down-to-Earth Dreamer

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