DK Biography: Thomas Edison Paperback – August 3, 2009

Thomas Edison's life spanned some of the most interesting developments in the modern age and his ideas and applications fueled and expanded those developments.This DK biography packs a wide range of valuable information about Thomas Edison, his work, and his times in a small package. They give enough detail on his inventions and improvements on other equipment that this book could be used as a science resource, as well.Children are surrounded by so much technology that they take it for granted. My kids found it fascinating to gain some perspective on the hard work in the invention process which led to all the gadgets we have today.

GREAT BOOK! Bought it for my daughter's class and it's been read at least three times in the past few weeks!

My grand children appreciated.

More like a pamphlet than a book but no problems. Thanks

just what we need

Son enjoyed the book until he lost it.bought book for replacement did not pay full price of book. Thanks

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Excellent book that provides much information on Edison that was not previously known. Our schools should use this as a reference book for our youngsters. Edison was certainly a real character who did not fit any mold.

I enjoyed reading this little book. I now have an idea of who Thomas Edison was as a person and his great achievements. The book is very easy to read with large text and pictures. I think there are many parallels with the time of Edison and today on the introduction of new technology (in Edison's time the introduction of electric lighting, the gramophone, telegraph etc. were revolutionary). It is also very interesting to understand more about the personal life, personality and habits of the inventor.

This book has truly justified Sir Edison's Life. Just dont think, buy it. Yes, it is a LIFE CHANGER.

un livre succinct, qui ne rentre pas dans le détail, mais introduit bien les différentes étapes de la vie de ce génie.je ne sais pas si j'aurais aimé en lire plus ou si le fait qu'il soit bref m'allait bien... peut-être qu'une vraie biographie avec le réel ressenti de mr edison pourrait être intéressante.la vie de cet homme dont nous avons tous déjà utilisé les inventions mérite en tout cas d'être connue.

Great service and great book. It makes me want to read more about Edison and his life. This book gives you a wonderful overview.