Timeless Thomas: How Thomas Edison Changed Our Lives

Gene Barretta, the author of Now & Ben, Neo Leo, and Lincoln and Kennedy, enters the laboratories of one of America's most important inventors, in this enlightening picture book, Timeless Thomas. What do record players, batteries, and movie cameras have in common? All these devices were created by the man known as The Wizard of Menlo Park: Thomas Edison. Edison is most famous for inventing the incandescent lightbulb, but at his landmark laboratories in Menlo Park & West Orange, New Jersey, he also developed many other staples of modern technology. Despite many failures, Edison persevered. And good for that, because it would be very difficult to go through a day without using one of his life-changing inventions.“[This] accessible and informative account [is] a worthy successor to Barretta's other men-and-ideas books.” ―The New York Times“A glowing tribute to the inventor who continues to influence modern life.” ―Kirkus, starred

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🗸 Author(s): Gene Barretta
🗸 Title: Timeless Thomas: How Thomas Edison Changed Our Lives
🗸 Rating : 4.8 from 5 stars (96 reviews)
🗸 Languange: English
🗸 Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
🗸 Supported Devices: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle

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Arley Burrows
Immerse yourself in the magical world of fairy tales with this enchanting collection of stories from around the world. From classic folklore to lesser-known myths, each tale is a timeless reminder of the power of storytelling. With its beautiful illustrations and captivating narratives, this book is sure to delight readers of all ages.

Emeri Carr
Delve into the pages of this captivating novel, where the lines between reality and fantasy blur in a mesmerizing tale of magic and adventure. Set in a world where anything is possible, the story follows a group of unlikely heroes as they embark on a quest to save their kingdom from darkness. With its richly imagined world and engaging characters, this book is sure to enchant readers of all ages.

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