Inventing The Future: A Photobiography of Thomas Alva Edison (Photobiographies Series) (Photobiographies Series)

Author: Marfe Ferguson Delano
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Category: True Stories for Children, Nonfiction History Books for Kids, People & Places, Science
Age Group: 12-17
Book Format: Paperback

This paperback addition to our Photobiography series, Inventing the Future,documents the life of Thomas Edison. This prolific American is recognized as one of history's greatest inventors. His 1,093 patented inventions include the light bulb, the phonograph, and the microphone. Young readers learn why Edison believed that ogenius is one per cent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration.o An inspiring lesson in the rewards of dogged perseverance, Inventing the Future also illustrates how Edison's greatest legacy is the research laboratory, where constant experimentation remains the necessary prelude to discovery. MarfU Ferguson Delano's portrait of this quirky original includes clippings from Edison's notebooks and images of the inventor at work-and occasionally at rest. Awards include- Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People-NCSS/CBCOutstanding Science Trade Book for Children-NSTA/CBCAmerican Library Association Notable BookJames Madison Book Award-Honor Book

About Marfe Ferguson Delano
The National Geographic Kid is curious about the world around them, empowered in the face of challenges and responsible for others and the natural world. Combining these principles with the international educational heritage of Collins, this partnership is a natural fit for books that are funny, weird, exploratory, educational and loved by children.

(BK-9781426322204)

SKU BK-9781426322204
Barcode # 9781426322204
Brand National Geographic Society
Artist / Author Marfe Ferguson Delano
Shipping Weight 0.2000kg
Shipping Width 0.200m
Shipping Height 0.010m
Shipping Length 0.230m
Assembled Length 23.400m
Assembled Height 0.800m
Assembled Width 19.800m
Type Paperback

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