Science Biographies: Thomas Edison

Inspire confident readers with the story of Thomas Edison, one of the most prolific scientists in history. This readable biography puts his world-changing inventions into the context of his entire life. It covers Edison’s early childhood and education, his sources of inspiration, his early successes and the challenges he faced. Children will learn about some of his most famous inventions, including the incandescent light bulb, the movie camera and the phonograph. Fully illustrated with photos, plus a timeline at the end of the book which lays out Edison’s key achievements and milestones.