The story of Thomas Alva Edison
(Book)
Author:
Series:
Landmark books ; volume 8.
Published:
New York : Random House, [1981] ©1965.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
185 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Points: 5
Lexile measure:
950L
Rating:
950L
Status:
Madeline Island Juvenile Nonfiction
J 921 EDISON
Description
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 Times
Margaret Cousins is also the author of the Landmark Book Ben Franklin of
Old Philadelphia.
“One of the most critically acclaimed, best-selling children’s book series ever published.”—The New York Times
Margaret Cousins is also the author of the Landmark Book Ben Franklin of
Old Philadelphia.
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Location
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Status
Last Check-In
Madeline Island Juvenile Nonfiction
J 921 EDISON
Available
Jan 4, 2022
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
0394848837
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 6.8, 5 Points
Level 6.8, 5 Points
Lexile measure:
950
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
General Note
Nonfiction.
Description
A biography of the great inventor whose creations have contributed to the comfort, convenience, and entertainment of people all over the world.
Target Audience
950L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,6.8,5,61329.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Cousins, M. (19811965). The story of Thomas Alva Edison. New York, Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Cousins, Margaret, 1905-1996. 19811965. The Story of Thomas Alva Edison. New York, Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Cousins, Margaret, 1905-1996, The Story of Thomas Alva Edison. New York, Random House, 19811965.
MLA Citation (style guide)Cousins, Margaret. The Story of Thomas Alva Edison. New York, Random House, 19811965.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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