Thomas Edison
- ISBN-10
- 0756505674
- ISBN-13
- 9780756505677
- Series
- Thomas Edison
- Category
- Electric engineers
- Pages
- 36
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Author
- Lucia Raatma
Description
Simple text describes the life and accomplishments of Thomas Alva Edison, inventor of the phonograph, electric lightbulb, and many other devices.
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