Synopses & Reviews
Landmark Books "RM" is described by The New York Times as "one of the most critically acclaimed, best-selling children's book series ever published". Now with bright, enticing covers and a brand-new Landmark "RM" design, these lively, highly informative books have set an industry standard for historical nonfiction that is both educational and enjoyable.
Young readers will be enthralled by the amazing story of inventor Thomas Edison, a genius who forever changed life in the 20th century -- and beyond. By the end of his career, Edison had invented the light bulb, motion pictures, and the phonograph and made improvements in almost every other means of communication in use today.
Synopsis
Beginning with Thomas Edisons 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 childrens book series ever published.”—The New York Times
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