Thomas Edison for Kids

Thomas Edison for Kids
Author: Laurie Carlson
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2006-02-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1613743041

Thomas Edison, one of the world's greatest inventors, is introduced in this fascinating activity book. Children will learn how Edison ushered in an astounding age of invention with his unique way of looking at things and refusal to be satisfied with only one solution to a problem. This book helps inspire kids to be inventors and scientists, as well as persevere with their own ideas. Activities allow children to try Edison's experiments themselves, with activities such as making a puppet dance using static electricity, manufacturing a switch for electric current, constructing a telegraph machine, manipulating sound waves, building an electrical circuit to test for conductors and insulators, making a zoetrope, and testing a dandelion for latex. In addition to his inventions and experiments, the book explores Edison's life outside of science, including his relationship with inventor Nikola Tesla, his rivalry with George Westinghouse, and his friendship with Henry Ford. A time line, glossary, and lists of supply sources, places to visit, and websites for further exploration complement this activity book.

Time For Kids: Thomas Edison

Time For Kids: Thomas Edison
Author: Editors of TIME For Kids
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2005-07-26
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0060576111

A fast-paced biography of Thomas Edison, the scientist who perfected the light bulb and propelled America into the twentieth century.

Timeless Thomas

Timeless Thomas
Author: Gene Barretta
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2012-07-17
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1466816848

What do record players, batteries, and movie cameras have in common? All these devices were created by the man known as The Wizard of Menlo Park: Thomas Edison. Edison is most famous for inventing the incandescent lightbulb, but at his landmark laboratories in Menlo Park & West Orange, New Jersey, he also developed many other staples of modern technology. Despite many failures, Edison persevered. And good for that, because it would be very difficult to go through a day without using one of his life-changing inventions. In this enlightening book, Gene Barretta enters the laboratories of one of America's most important inventors.

The Edison Mystery

The Edison Mystery
Author: Dan Gutman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2001
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0689841248

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.

National Geographic Readers: Thomas Edison

National Geographic Readers: Thomas Edison
Author: Barbara Kramer
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2014-04-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 142631602X

Learn all about Thomas Edison, one of the most important figures in American history, in this colorful, inviting, and entertaining biography. This carefully leveled reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the inventors of tomorrow!

Young Thomas Edison

Young Thomas Edison
Author: Michael Dooling
Publisher:
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2014-08-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780990613503

How did Thomas Edison grow up to be America's greatest inventor? Michael Dooling explores the beginnings of Edison's genius as a young scientist to the man everyone called "The Wizard."

The Inventor's Secret

The Inventor's Secret
Author: Suzanne Slade
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-09-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580896677

Both Thomas Edison and Henry Ford started off as insatiably curious tinkerers. That curiosity led them to become inventors—with very different results. As Edison invented hit after commercial hit, gaining fame and fortune, Henry struggled to make a single invention (an affordable car) work. Witnessing Thomas's glorious career from afar, a frustrated Henry wondered about the secret to his success. This little-known story is a fresh, kid-friendly way to show how Thomas Edison and Henry Ford grew up to be the most famous inventors in the world—and best friends, too.

The Life and Times of Thomas Alva Edison

The Life and Times of Thomas Alva Edison
Author: Vinod Kumar Mishra
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 8184302886

Thomas Alva Edison; who transformed his childhood problem of deafness into an exemplary quality of concentration; did not get tired till his last. Despite being deprived of formal education; this great scientist studied literature and science with immense interest; acquired new patents on an average in every 15 days of his active life. Through him; the world entered into the modern era and it led to an onset of consumerism. Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac by Honoré de Balzac: In this collection, Honoré de Balzac presents a selection of his acclaimed short stories, showcasing his incredible talent for vivid storytelling and character development. With its rich language and engaging narratives, this book is a must-read for fans of classical literature. Key Aspects of the Book "Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac": Collection of Short Stories: The book features a collection of acclaimed short stories by Honoré de Balzac. Vivid Storytelling and Character Development: The stories showcase Balzac's incredible talent for vivid storytelling and character development. Useful for Literature Enthusiasts: The book is useful for fans of classical literature and those interested in the works of Balzac. Honoré de Balzac was a French novelist and playwright who is regarded as one of the greatest writers of Western literature. His book, Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac, is highly regarded for its captivating storytelling and rich language.

A Wizard from the Start

A Wizard from the Start
Author: Don Brown
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2010-05-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0547488165

A wizard from the start, Thomas Edison had a thirst for knowledge, taste for mischief, and hunger for discovery—but his success was made possible by his boundless energy. At age fourteen he coined his personal motto: “The More to do, the more to be done,” and then went out and did: picking up skills and knowledge at every turn. When learning about things that existed wasn't enough, he dreamed up new inventions to improve the world. From humble beginnings as a farmer’s son, selling newspapers on trains and reading through public libraries shelf by shelf, Tom began his inventing career as a boy and became a legend as a man.

Thomas Edison Invents the Light Bulb

Thomas Edison Invents the Light Bulb
Author: Douglas Hustad
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2015-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1680772376

Learn about the great scientist Thomas Edison as he invented the light bulb. You'll read about his life, the science behind his studies, and the impact of his work on the world today.