Thomas Edison: Inventor of the Age of Electricity (Lerner Biography) [Library Binding]

Linda Tagliaferro (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2003 | Series: Lerner Biography

A biography of Thomas Alva Edison, the inventor of the electric lighting system and the phonograph.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6-9-The life of this remarkable inventor and scientific genius is explored in lively and accessible detail. From the beginning, Edison displayed a curious and eager mind. He left home early to work on the trains and later as a telegrapher. His first patented invention was an electric vote recorder, which flopped with politicians, but he later invented the Universal Stock Ticker and sold it for $40,000. With this financial independence, Edison established his own factories and later developed the phonograph, light bulb, and motion-picture camera, creating three new industries. In all, he garnered 1093 patents, a feat that remains unsurpassed. In this clearly written and thoroughly researched volume, the information flows smoothly and logically. The author explains the scientific aspects of Edison's work in simple and concise language. She also examines some negative aspects of the man's personality, including his workaholic nature and neglect of his family. Black-and-white photographs or reproductions appear on almost every page. A winning and highly readable portrait of an esteemed American.
Kristen Oravec, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Strongsville, OH
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Library Binding: 128 pages
• Publisher: Lerner Pub Group (L) (April 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822546892
• ISBN-13: 978-0822546894
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,120,031 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)