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The biography highlights Thomas Edison's transformative impact on society, particularly through his invention of the electric light bulb in 1882, which illuminated lower Manhattan and revolutionized daily life. It also showcases his numerous other inventions, such as the phonograph and kinetoscope. The narrative includes charming anecdotes from his childhood, like a playful experiment involving a robin, and is complemented by 100 black-and-white illustrations, making it both engaging and informative for readers.
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Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?, Margaret Frith, Who HQ
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Margaret Frith, Who HQ
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- ISBN13
- 9780448437651
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The biography highlights Thomas Edison's transformative impact on society, particularly through his invention of the electric light bulb in 1882, which illuminated lower Manhattan and revolutionized daily life. It also showcases his numerous other inventions, such as the phonograph and kinetoscope. The narrative includes charming anecdotes from his childhood, like a playful experiment involving a robin, and is complemented by 100 black-and-white illustrations, making it both engaging and informative for readers.