The Great Inventor: The Story of Thomas Edison

by Jeff Biggers

Overview

This biography of the famous American inventor Thomas Alva Edison examines Edison's childhood learning problems and severe hearing loss. Despite these difficulties, Edison learned the joy of reading, especially about science and technology, which he continued to build upon throughout his life, resulting in his invention of the light bulb, phonograph and other discoveries. Considered by many as America's greatest inventor, Thomas Edison proved wrong those who told his mother that he would not amount to much, and rose above the childhood problems that could have limited his potential.

Written for students and young adult readers, this biography also includes an extensive vocabulary builder and ten thought-provoking review questions. Great for book reports and homeschoolers.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940011817212
Publisher:	William Gladden Foundation Press
Publication date:	10/07/2010
Series:	HeRose & SheRose , #7
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	17 KB

About the Author

Jeff Biggers is the American Book Award-winning of The United States of Appalachia, and In the Sierra Madre. He has worked as a writer, radio correspondent and educator across the United States, Europe, India and Mexico. His award-winning stories have appeared on National Public Radio, Public Radio International and in numerous magazines and newspapers, including The Washington Post, The Nation, The Atlantic Monthly, Salon, among others. He splits his time between Tucson and Illinois. His website is: www.jeffbiggers.com