Turn On The Light, Thomas Edison!

by Peter Roop, Connie Roop

Thomas Edison did his first experiment with goose eggs at age two. When he was thirteen years old, he printed his own newspaper. During his lifetime, he invented over a thousand things.

What was Thomas like as a boy? Did he know that someday one of his inventions would light up the world?

In this book, you will find out all about Thomas Edison before he made history.

Genres: Biography, Childrens

64 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1948

About the author

Peter Roop is an award-winning author and educator who has written over one hundred children’s books including biographies, novels, humor, picture books, and science books. Seven of his books are Reading Rainbow books, including the Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie. In 2013, the Wisconsin Library Association recognized Peter and his wife, Connie Roop, as Notable Wisconsin Authors for their body of work, and Peter has been named a Wisconsin State Teacher of the Year. The Roops live in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Reviews

[Kymberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Are you looking for a nonfiction children's books to teach them about famous historical people? This series is one of my favorites!
I was always fascinated by Thomas Edison and even more now. I will definitely recommend this book about him for children as well as this series "Before I made history". Now I want to read the whole set.

[Paula Lyle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great introduction to famous people for primary students. The emphasis on the youth of the person is a way in for kids, but there is enough about their adult life to show why they are famous. Quick, easy read and learned some new stuff myself.

[z.diddy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really liked learning about all of Edison's different inventions.

[Xsnowmermaidx*nicole*]

I love history someday I might make history!