Thomas Edison (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors & Scientists)

Meet renowned inventor Thomas Edison

Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors and Scientists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the work and contributions of renowned scientists and inventors, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).This book presents the life and accomplishments of the scientist who was responsible for more than one thousand inventions, including the electric light bulb, the phonograph, and the first movie camera.

Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade
Published: 03/01/2009
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.36h x 13.30w x 0.07d
ISBN: 9780531222096
Age: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 124233 / Thomas Edison: Inventor with a Lot of Bright Ideas


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 10/15/2008 pg. 72
School Library Journal 11/01/2008 pg. 68

About the Author
Venezia is a graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He lives with his wife and children.