Thomas Edison: Lighting the Way

Cover of Thomas Edison: Lighting the Way by Lori Haskins Houran
Publisher: HarperCollins
Year: 2019
Language: en
Edition: Illustrated
Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780062432872
ISBN-10: 0062432877
Dimensions:
Height: 8.8 Inches
Length: 5.8 Inches
Weight: 0.14550509292 Pounds
Width: 0.2 Inches
Dewey Decimal: 621.32/6092 B
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Thomas Edison: Lighting the Way by Lori Haskins Houran is an illustrated biography published by HarperCollins on November 5, 2019. This early reader book introduces young readers to the life of Thomas Edison, highlighting his contributions to technology and inventions, including the light bulb, movie camera, and electric car battery.

In this Level Two I Can Read edition, beginning readers will explore key milestones in Edison’s life through engaging narratives and historical photos. The book is designed for children who are developing their reading skills, featuring longer sentences and language play that support their journey toward reading independence. With a timeline included, this biography provides a comprehensive look at Edison’s impact on science and technology, making it a valuable resource for both home and classroom settings.


Official synopsis Publisher

Learn about the life of Thomas Edison in this early reader biography.

Most people today know Thomas Edison as the inventor of the light bulb–except, he isn’t! In Edison’s time, other inventors were working on the light bulb, but no one could figure out how to keep the light bulb lit. This is where Edison came in.

Read and find out all about the real story of Thomas Edison’s life and his many amazing inventions, like the movie camera and the battery for an electric car!

Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Thomas Edison’s life in this Level Two I Can Read.

This biography reader includes a timeline and historical photos all about the life of this inspiring figure.

Thomas Edison: Lighting the Way is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

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This page includes the available description and bibliographic details for “Thomas Edison: Lighting the Way” by Lori Haskins Houran. Synopsis preview: Learn about the life of Thomas Edison in this early reader biography. Most people today know Thomas Edison as the inventor of the light bulb–except, he isn’t! In Edison’s time, other inventors were working on the light…
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“Thomas Edison: Lighting the Way” is credited to Lori Haskins Houran.
When was “Thomas Edison: Lighting the Way” published?
Publisher: HarperCollins. Year: 2019.
What is the ISBN for “Thomas Edison: Lighting the Way”?
ISBN-13: 9780062432872. ISBN-10: 0062432877.
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
Language: en. Pages: 32. Edition: Illustrated.

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