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Author:
Peterson, Megan Cooley.
Title:
Thomas Edison and the invention of the light bulb : separating fact from fiction / by Megan Cooley Peterson.
Publisher:
Capstone Press,
Copyright Date:
c2023
Description:
32 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Subject:
Edison, Thomas A.--(Thomas Alva),--1847-1931--Juvenile literature.
Electric lighting--History--Juvenile literature.
Light bulbs--History--Juvenile literature.
Inventions--History--Juvenile literature.
Notes:
Includes glossary. Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
Contents:
Early electric lights -- Moving light indoors -- The wizard of Menlo Park -- Battle of the bulbs -- Lighting a city.
Summary:
"Thomas Edison was a famous American inventor in the late 1800s. His work with light bulbs got a lot of attention. Over time, many stories were told about this work, including that he invented the light bulb. But this isn't true! Discover what's real and what's fiction through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text"--Provided by the publisher.
Series:
Fact vs. fiction in U.S. history
ISBN:
1666339725
9781666339727
1666339717
9781666339710
LCCN:
2022029337
Locations:
OJPC027 -- Corning Public Library (Corning) — J 621.32 PET
DMPC403 -- Montgomery Memorial Library (Jewell)
YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

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