Thomas Edison: The Man Behind the Light Bulb

by Lucia Raatma

Overview

The light bulbs we use today in our schools and homes are thanks to Thomas Edison. What were the steps Edison took that led him to the world-changing invention we know him for today?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977110626
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/08/2019
Series:	Little Inventor
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x (d)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Sources of Light 6

Arc Lamps 8

Each Light Bulbs 10

A Young Inventor 12

Teamwork 14

Experimenting 16

Finding a Filament 18

Success! 20

Edison's Company 22

Lighting Homes and Neighborhoods 24

Light Bulbs Today 26

Edison's Work 28

Glossary 30

Critical Thinking Questions 31

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

Highlights the scientific process; Includes inventions kids can relate to; Meets Next Generation Science Standards; Includes full-color photographs, sidebars, and facts