Thomas Edison
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Thomas Edison

By Lori Haskins Houran, Gustavo Mazali (Illustrator)

Part of the I Can Read History series

Discover how Edison lit the world and changed history.

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32 pages· 636 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Explore the life of Thomas Edison, the man who solved the mystery of the light bulb and revolutionized technology with inventions like the movie camera and electric car battery. Dive into his journey of innovation and learn about the milestones that made him a pivotal figure in history. This engaging biography, complete with timelines and photos, invites young readers to uncover the real story behind Edison's genius and his lasting impact on the world. Will you find out how he lit the way for future inventors?

From the publisher

Learn about the life of Thomas Edison in this early reader biography.Most people today know Thomas Edison as the inventor of the light bulb–except, he isn’t! In Edison’s time, other inventors were working on the light bulb, but no one could figure out how to keep the light bulb lit. This is where Edison came in.Read and find out all about the real story of Thomas Edison’s life and his many amazing inventions, like the movie camera and the battery for an electric car!Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Thomas Edison’s life in this Level Two I Can Read. This biography reader includes a timeline and historical photos all about the life of this inspiring figure.Thomas Edison: Lighting the Way is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

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Format
Pages
32
Words
636
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about historyBooks about technologyBooks about inventionsBooks about engineering
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Book details

Publication
Published
November 5, 2019
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062432889

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