Thomas Edison is most famous for inventing the light bulb but, he also developed many other staples of modern technology. Despite many failures, Edison persevered and created many inventions we still use today. Many of his inventions are life-changing. This book enters the laboratory of one of American's most important inventors and compares it to many of the current devices that are part of Edison's inventions. This book discusses social action as many of Edison's inventions changed the world we know today which can be viewed in its original form in the book. This book would be great for young scientists such as 1st or 2nd graders to introduce them to the the topic of scientists and invention.
A brief preview of the book can be viewed at:
http://us.macmillan.com/timelessthomas/GeneBarretta
this looks like a fun book with great illustrations which would really grab the interest of young readers.
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