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$499
Paul Revere
Ages 8–12 · 2000
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2001 · Est. 1.5 hour read
Thomas Edison
Part of the In Their Own Words series
Discover how a struggling student became a prolific inventor.
3.6/5 Goodreads · 78 ratings
128 pages· 14,003 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Explore the journey of Thomas Edison, a young boy who struggled in school but grew to become one of America's greatest inventors. From his laboratory notes to personal recollections, uncover the secrets behind his groundbreaking inventions, including the iconic lightbulb. What drove Edison to transform ideas into reality, and how did he overcome challenges to illuminate the world? This biography, enriched with illustrations and historic prints, invites young readers to delve into the life of a man whose innovations continue to inspire.
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Mass Market Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- Words
- 14,003
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 750L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.4
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 69398
Publication
- Published
- December 1, 2002
- First published
- September 1, 2001
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780439263191
- LCCN
- 2001020727
- OCLC
- 48682231
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