The Story of Thomas Alva Edison (Landmark Books)
by Margaret Cousins
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Author: Margaret CousinsBrand: Random House
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1981-08-12
ISBN: 0394848837
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Summary of The Story of Thomas Alva Edison (Landmark Books)
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?revolutionary inventions that forever changed the way people live.?One of the most critically acclaimed, best-selling children?s book series ever published.??The New York Times
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