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9781402751189

Sterling Point Books™: Thomas Edison: A Life of Invention

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    9781402751189

  • ISBN10:

    1402751184

  • Format: Paperback
  • Publisher: Sterling
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Summary

Originally published in 1958, Sterling North's engrossing biography of America's greatest inventor is now back in printwhich should delight both educators and children. NorthwhoseRascalwon a Newbery Honormakes the Wizard of Menlo Park live and breathe for young readers. At 14, Edison sold newspapers while also attempting to read every book in the Detroit public library and conducting hundreds of experiments. By age 30, he had countless patents in his name. In addition to discussing Edison's work on such serious projects as the phonograph, lightbulb, and movie projector, North reveals such charming details as the fact that Edison wanted to create dolls that spoke and sang in many languages.

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