(thomas alva)

Presents a history of the race to create an electrical empire featuring Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and George Westinghouse.

Discusses the controversial position of Thomas Edison who opposed the death penalty, and yet championed the use of the electric chair as being more humane for executions.

By exploring archival films, photographs and actual drawings and materials, students will learn of Thomas Edison and his inventions of electric lighting, phonograph, and movie camera, but also establishing the first true research lab, an invention factory!.

A collection of essays and articles discussing the life of the great inventor, Thomas Edison. Includes background information and bibliographical references.

A biography of one of history's most prolific inventors, stressing his ingenuity and creativity.

Documentary on the life and career of the American inventor Thomas A. Edison.

Thirteen-year-old Robert "Qwerty" Stevens uses the time machine he finds in his back yard to visit Thomas Edison's workshop in 1879, and there helps develop the electric light bulb, but then needs his sister's help to return to his own time.

Chronicles ten important events in the life of Thomas Alva Edison including the heroic move that helped to launch Edison's career.