Thomas Edison: A Life From Beginning to End
Publisher: Hourly History 2017
Number of pages: 53
Description:
Thomas Edison passed on many decades ago, but his inventions still echo loudly through time. If you watch TV, listen to your favorite songs, or simply click on the lamp next to your bed, it was Thomas Edison who brought all of these innovations into the world.
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