Thomas Edison

  • Thomas Edison
    By Charles E. Pederson

    Discusses the life and many accomplishments of the famed inventor.

  • Thomas Edison: Incredible Inventor
    By Amanda Doering Tourville

    Begin the journey into the lives of important people in history with Beginner Biographies.

  • Thomas Edison
    By Carol Cramer

    Thomas Alva Edison, a self-educated man who stressed common sense and hard work, is arguably the most prolific inventor in history.

  • Thomas Edison
    By Kay Barnham

    "This book traces the life of Thomas Edison, 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: The Man Behind the Light Bulb
    By Lucia Raatma

    "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?"--

  • Thomas Edison
    By Shannon Zemlicka

    An introduction to the life of Thomas Edison, who invented the light bulb, the phonograph, and moving pictures.

  • Thomas Edison: Inventor and Innovator
    By Kaitlin Scirri

    Utilizing color photographs and intriguing sidebars, this book will draw readers in as they learn about Edison's childhood, his famous rivalries, his relationship with the press, and how he became known as the "Wizard of Menlo Park."

  • Thomas Edison: Physicist and Inventor
    By Mary Boone

    Thomas Edison wasn't just an inventor. He was also a physicist and businessman. Young readers will discover how he became a great scientist whose inventions made a better life for most everyone.

  • Thomas Edison: Physicist and Inventor
    By Mary Boone

    Thomas Edison wasn't just an inventor. He was also a physicist and businessman. Young readers will discover how he became a great scientist whose inventions made a better life for most everyone.

  • Thomas Edison
    By Mary Boone

    Thomas Edison wasn't just an inventor. He was also a physicist and businessman. Young readers will discover how he became a great scientist whose inventions meant a better life for many people.