When Thomas Edison Fed Someone Worms
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Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2016 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

When Thomas Edison Fed Someone Worms

By Mark Weakland, Thomas Radcliffe (Illustrator)

Part of the Leaders Doing Headstands series

Discover young Thomas Edison's curious adventures and creative spirit.

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32 pages· 1,263 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Before he lit up the world, Thomas Edison was a curious child exploring shipyards and pastures. From feeding worms to a girl to his inventive escapades, young Thomas's adventures reveal the playful beginnings of a future inventor. What sparked his creativity, and how did these early experiences shape his path to greatness? Dive into the whimsical world of Edison's childhood and find inspiration in his boundless curiosity.

From the publisher

Thomas Edison became a great American inventor and businessman. But do you know what he was like as a child? From exploring shipyards and pastures to feeding a girl worms, Thomas was a curious and creative child. This playful story of his childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
32
Words
1,263
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
680L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about inventionsBooks about engineeringBooks about childhoodBooks about 19th century
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.1
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
185274
Publication
Published
August 1, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781479596836

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