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The Wizard of Menlo Park: How Thomas Alva Edison Invented the Modern World
Thomas Edison’s greatest invention? His own fame.At the height of his fame Thomas Alva Edison was hailed as “the Napoleon of invention” and blazed in the public imagination as a virtual demigod. Starting with the first public demonstrations of the phonograph in 1878 and extending through the development of incandescent light and the first motion picture cameras, Edison’s name became emblematic of all the wonder and promise of the emerging age of technological marvels.But as Randall Stross makes clear in this critical biography of the man who is arguably the most globally famous of all ... [Read More]
- ASIN: 1400047633
- ASIN: 1400047633
- ISBN: 1400047633
- Brand: Brand: Broadway Books
- Manufacturer: Broadway Books
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Edison: A Biography
Regarded as the classic standard biography on Thomas Edison. It is the only biography written in the last 40 years to be recommended by the official voice of the caretakers of the Edison Laboratory National Monument in New Jersey which houses all of Edison's original records, sketches, notes, correspondence and memoranda. Depicts Edison as a pivotal figure in America's economic and industrial revolution success and at the same time as a human being, including his exploitative and, at times, crude qualities.
- ASIN: 0471548065
- ASIN: 0471548065
- ISBN: 0471548065
- Manufacturer: Wiley
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The Story of Thomas Alva Edison (Landmark Books)
Beginning with Thomas Edison’s childhood, when he set up his first laboratory in his basement as a 10-year-old, and following through his many jobs before he was able to support himself as an inventor, this is the true story of the man who brought the world the phonograph, motion pictures, and even the electric light bulb—revolutionary inventions that forever changed the way people live.“One of the most critically acclaimed, best-selling children’s book series ever published.”—The New York TimesMargaret Cousins is also the author of the Landmark Book Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphi... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0394848837
- ASIN: 0394848837
- ISBN: 9780394848839
- Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers
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Tesla vs Edison: The Life-Long Feud that Electrified the World (Oxford People)
Nikola Tesla today is largely unknown and overlooked among the great scientists of the modern era. While Thomas Edison, the most famous inventor in American history, gets all the glory for discovering the light bulb. But it was his one-time assistant and life-long arch nemesis, Tesla, who made the breakthrough in alternating current electricity.Edison and Tesla carried on a bitter feud for years, but it was Tesla's AC generators that illuminated the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago under artificial light. Today all homes and electrical appliances run on Tesla's AC current.120 years ago, they were ... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0785833781
- ASIN: 0785833781
- ISBN: 0785833781
- Brand: Chartwell Books
- Manufacturer: Chartwell Books
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Time For Kids: Thomas Edison: A Brilliant Inventor (Time For Kids Biographies)
A fast-paced biography of Thomas Edison, the scientist who perfected the light bulb and propelled America into the twentieth century.
- ASIN: 0060576111
- ASIN: 0060576111
- ISBN: 0060576111
- Brand: Demauro, Lisa (EDT)
- Manufacturer: HarperCollins
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The Vagabonds: The Story of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison's Ten-Year Road Trip
The fascinating story of two American giants—Henry Ford and Thomas Edison—whose annual summer sojourns introduced the road trip to our culture and made the automobile an essential part of modern life, even as their own relationship altered dramatically. In 1914 Henry Ford and naturalist John Burroughs visited Thomas Edison in Florida and toured the Everglades. The following year Ford, Edison, and tire maker Harvey Firestone joined together on a summer camping trip and decided to call themselves the Vagabonds. They would continue their summer road trips until 1925, when they announced that ... [Read More]
- ASIN: B07MGS7HJ9
- ASIN: B07MGS7HJ9
- Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
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Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?
One day in 1882, Thomas Edison flipped a switch that lit up lower Manhattan with incandescent light and changed the way people live ever after. The electric light bulb was only one of thousands of Edison’s inventions, which include the phonograph and the kinetoscope, an early precursor to the movie camera. As a boy, observing a robin catch a worm and then take flight, he fed a playmate a mixture of worms and water to see if she could fly! Here’s an accessible, appealing biography with 100 black-and-white illustrations.
- ASIN: 0448437651
- ASIN: 0448437651
- ISBN: 0448437651
- Brand: Grosset Dunlap
- Manufacturer: Penguin Workshop
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The Papers of Thomas A. Edison: Research to Development at Menlo Park, January 1879-March 1881 (Volume 5)
The fifth volume of The Papers of Thomas A. Edison covers Edison's invention and development of the first commercial incandescent electric light and power system. In the process he turned his famed Menlo Park laboratory into the first true research and development facility. This also enabled him to develop a new telephone for the British market in the midst of his herculean efforts on electric lighting.In the face of daunting technical challenges and skepticism from leading scientists and engineers, Edison and his team of experimenters and machinists found the solution to the decades-old probl... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0801831040
- ASIN: 0801831040
- ISBN: 0801831040
- Brand: Brand: Johns Hopkins University Press
- Manufacturer: Johns Hopkins University Press
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Sterling Biographies®: Thomas Edison: The Man Who Lit Up the World
The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. That was Thomas Edison’s philosophy, and it led him to create the incandescent light bulb and illuminate the world with electricity. But that was just one of the many groundbreaking inventions Edison devised, many of which changed the shape of entertainment, industry, and everyday life. Meet the Wizard of Menlo Park, and see how he grew from a lonely, inquisitive boy who carried out experiments in his basement to the smart, enterprising, and imaginative inventor who gave us the stock market ticker, helped develop the phonog... [Read More]
- ASIN: 1402732295
- ASIN: 1402732295
- ISBN: 9781402732294
- Brand: Woodside, Martin
- Manufacturer: Sterling
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Uncommon Friends: Life with Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Alexis Carrel, and Charles Lindbergh
Newton engagingly recalls a lifetime of friendship with five giants of the twentieth century. Foreword by Anne Morrow Lindbergh; Index; photographs.
- ASIN: 0156926202
- ASIN: 0156926202
- ISBN: 9780156926201
- Brand: Mariner Books
- Manufacturer: Mariner Books
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A Picture Book of Thomas Alva Edison (Picture Book Biography)
His inventions included the phonograph, light bulb, and movie camera.
- ASIN: 0823414140
- ASIN: 0823414140
- ISBN: 0823414140
- Brand: Brand: Holiday House
- Manufacturer: Holiday House
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Tesla Vs Edison: A Captivating Guide to the War of the Currents and the Life of Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison
Explore the War of the Currents and the Individual Lives of Nikola Tesla and Thomas EdisonFree History BONUS Inside!Two captivating manuscripts in one book:Nikola Tesla: A Captivating Guide to the Life of a Genius InventorThomas Edison: A Captivating Guide to the Life of a Genius InventorWho was the real winner in the war of the currents? What happened to both of them?And what were their lives like from beginning to end?These are just some of the questions this book aims to answer so you can come to your own conclusion about the question; who was the better inventor, Nikola Tesla, or Thomas Ed... [Read More]
- ASIN: B079WKMRRK
- ASIN: B079WKMRRK
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Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different: True Tales of Amazing Boys Who Changed the World without Killing Dragons
New York Times bestsellerBoys can be anything they want to be! This timely book joins and expands the gender-role conversation and gives middle-grade boys a welcome alternative message: that masculinity can mean many things. You won't find any stories of slaying dragons or saving princesses here. In Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different, author Ben Brooks-with the help of Quinton Wintor's striking full-color illustrations-offers a welcome alternative narrative: one that celebrates introverts and innovators, sensitivity and resilience, individuality and expression. It's an accessible compi... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0762465921
- ASIN: 0762465921
- ISBN: 0762465921
- Manufacturer: Running Press Kids
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The Story Of Thomas Alva Edison (Scholastic Biography)
Delves into the life of the inventor Edison, recounting the joys, tragedies, and successes of his life, and explains the scientific principles behind his revolutionary work
- ASIN: 0590424033
- ASIN: 0590424033
- ISBN: 0590424033
- Brand: Brand: Scholastic Paperbacks
- Manufacturer: Scholastic Paperbacks
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DK Readers L4: Thomas Edison: The Great Inventor (DK Readers Level 4)
Perfect for advanced young readers, this book tells the exciting history of the legendary Thomas Edison. Budding historians will revel in this story of the greatest inventor of the modern age. Imagine where we'd be without his brilliant creations!From the first light bulb to moving pictures, Edison proved himself to be one of the most important men in US history. Includes gorgeous, full-color photography and a complete glossary of terms.Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0756629462
- UPC: 690472029465
- ASIN: 0756629462
- ISBN: 0756629462
- Brand: DK CHILDREN
- Manufacturer: DK Children
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Thomas & Friends Character Encyclopedia (Library Edition)
The definitive guide to Thomas the Tank Engine and all your favorite friends from the Island of Sodor. Includes images of the the real-life trains the characters are based on. Learn all about Thomas the
- UPC: 524816097
- Rating: 5.0
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DK Biography: Thomas Jefferson : A Photographic Story of a Life
From his childhood in Virginia to his two terms as President of the United States, this DK Biography tells the story of the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. Includes more than 100 archival
- UPC: 10303260
- Rating: 4.0
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Thomas and Friends: May the Best Engine Win (Thomas & Friends)
Emily, the newest engine, is determined to prove that she is as Really Useful as Thomas, so she challenges Thomas to a race: whoever can do the job the fastest is the winner. Soon they
- UPC: 8101888
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Fedegraphica: A Graphic Biography of the Genius of Roger Federer : Updated edition
Fedegraphica is a graphic biography that reveals the genius of Roger Federer through illuminating infographics of his game alongside stories and analysis from those who have played, watched and admired
- UPC: 669673047
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DK Biography: Thomas Edison : A Photographic Story of a Life
Filled with archival photographs and amazing fact boxes, this young reader's biography tells the story of the famous inventor Thomas Edison, from his childhood as an "addled" student to his reign as the "Wizard of
- UPC: 10809548
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Inventors and Inventions : Thomas Edison, Gramham Bell, Johannes Gutenberg and the Wright Brothers | Biography of Famous People Grade 3 Junior Scholars Edition | Children's Biography Books - eBook
Develop an appreciation for the inventions of Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Johannes Gutenberg and the Wright Brothers. Their inventions have paved the way for modern technologies in communication, transportation, energy and publishing. More importantly,
- UPC: 718662907
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Thomas Edison and His 1093 Patents - Biography Book Series for Kids Children's Biography Books
Today, let's meet Thomas Edison and know him as the man with 1093 patents. Looking at the number of patents, you can already tell that Edison was a brilliant inventor. Reading his story will probably
- UPC: 309433408
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Thomas Jefferson: A Short Biography - eBook
Thomas Jefferson is known by most as the third president of the United States, but his legacy extends much further than that. Born to a wealthy plantation owner, Thomas was the third of nine children.
- UPC: 242934330
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St Thomas Aquinas : 'the Dumb Ox', a Biography of the Christian Divine (Aziloth Books)
G. K. Chesterton's detailed biography views the Saint's life via the historical and revolutionary changes he wrought as one of the most influential thinkers of his day. Chesterton explores the Gothic revolution and Aquinas' place
- UPC: 53618208
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Dylan Thomas the Biography
Mining new material, including personal letters from Thomas himself, Paul Ferris recounts the life of this tragic figure. "A hilarious, stocking, sad story . . . a brilliant book."--Kingsley Amis. of
- UPC: 25646919
- Rating: 5.0
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