Join Books.org — it's free

Thomas Edison by George Sullivan β€” book cover
Scientists - General & Miscellaneous - Biography, Inventions & Inventors, Inventors - Biography, Scientists, Naturalists & Engineers - Biography

Thomas Edison

by George Sullivan
Available on Bookshop Write a review

Books.org participates in affiliate programs including Bookshop.org and the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to you.

Log in to track your reading progress.

Overview

In Their Own Words: Thomas Edison tells the exciting story of Edison's life using his laboratory notes, business records, and personal recollections.

"I find out what the world needs. Then I go ahead and try to invent it."

With these words, Thomas Edison explains how he developed ideas and turned them into useful inventions. Although he is most famous for inventing the lightbulb, Edison is credited with hundreds of inventions. The young boy who did poorly in school became one of the most famous men in America.

This exciting new biography of Thomas Edison will enlighten, as well as entertain, elementary school kids.

Synopsis

"I find out what the world needs. Then I go ahead and try to invent it."With these words, Thomas Edison explains how he developed ideas and turned them into useful inventions. Although he is most famous for inventing the lightbulb, Edison is credited with hundreds of inventions. The young boy who did poorly in school became one of the most famous men in America.This exciting new biography of Thomas Edison will enlighten, as well as entertain, elementary school kids.

Reviews

There are no reviews yet. Log in to write one.

Book Details

Published
November 1, 2002
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc.
Pages
128
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780439263191

More by George Sullivan

Similar books