The Light Bulb
In the late 1800s, Thomas Edison created a lamp that could glow for more than 13 hours, solving a problem that had defeated many inventors in the past. But in order to invent the light bulb, Edison had to study the work of other inventors who came before him. And to this day, engineers continue to build upon this history of invention, resulting in the long-lasting light bulb technologies available today. From Sir Henry Davy’s early discoveries about electricity’s potential to produce light, to the LEDs of today, this book explores the invention and evolution of the light bulb.
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The Light Bulb
In the late 1800s, Thomas Edison created a lamp that could glow for more than 13 hours, solving a problem that had defeated many inventors in the past. But in order to invent the light bulb, Edison had to study the work of other inventors who came before him. And to this day, engineers continue to build upon this history of invention, resulting in the long-lasting light bulb technologies available today. From Sir Henry Davy’s early discoveries about electricity’s potential to produce light, to the LEDs of today, this book explores the invention and evolution of the light bulb.
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The Light Bulb

The Light Bulb

by Marc Tyler Nobleman
The Light Bulb

The Light Bulb

by Marc Tyler Nobleman

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Overview

In the late 1800s, Thomas Edison created a lamp that could glow for more than 13 hours, solving a problem that had defeated many inventors in the past. But in order to invent the light bulb, Edison had to study the work of other inventors who came before him. And to this day, engineers continue to build upon this history of invention, resulting in the long-lasting light bulb technologies available today. From Sir Henry Davy’s early discoveries about electricity’s potential to produce light, to the LEDs of today, this book explores the invention and evolution of the light bulb.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798875306402
Publisher: Capstone
Publication date: 02/01/2026
Series: Famous Inventions
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Age Range: 8 - 9 Years

About the Author

Marc Tyler Nobleman has written books on everything from ghosts to Groundhog Day, belly flops to the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Superman to summertime activities. Besides writing books, he is also a cartoonist whose work has appeared in more than 100 magazines.
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Marc Tyler Nobleman is the author of more than 50 books for young people. He writes regularly for Nickelodeon Magazine and has written for The History Channel. He is also a cartoonist whose single panels have appeared in more than 100 international publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Good Housekeeping, and Forbes. He lives with his wife and daughter in Connecticut.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1A Better Light4
Chapter 2Before the Light Bulb6
Chapter 3Inventors12
Chapter 4How a Light Bulb Works16
Chapter 5Lighting the World18
Chapter 6Light Bulbs Today24
Time Line: Light Bulbs through the Years26
Fast Facts28
Hands On: Light a Bulb29
Glossary30
Internet Sites31
Read More31
Index32

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