A Picture Book of Thomas Alva Edison (Picture Book Biography)
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His inventions included the phonograph, light bulb, and movie camera.
Why it’s great
Brief and inviting, this picture book biography of Thomas Edison introduces young readers to the inventor of the phonograph, the practical electric light bulb, and the motion picture camera. A clear, simple first look at one of history's most prolific inventors and the three most enduring contributions he made to how we see, hear, and record the world around us.
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