(thomas alva)

A story based on the author's memories of a fourth-grade field trip in 1908 during which he met the inventor of the light bulb.

Introduces the life and accomplishments of the American inventor who invented the electric light bulb and received over a thousand patents.

Traces the life and contributions of the famous inventor whose inventions such as the electric light bulb and phonograph helped change the world.

A brief biography of inventor Thomas Edison that profiles his life and works which includes a number of inventions including the phonograph, movie camera, and incandescent light bulb.

A biography of the inventor who changed the world in which he lived with such revolutionary inventions as the phonograph, electric lighting, and motion pictures.

An introduction to the life of Thomas Alva Edison, whose many inventions included the phonograph and the light bulb.

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.

Discusses the life of Thomas Edison, including his early childhood, education, interests, and inventions.

Examines the life and career of American inventor and businessman Thomas Edison, and features cartoon-style illustrations, and reproductions of Edison's sketches and notebooks.