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DK Readers L4: Thomas Edison: The Great Inventor

Part of DK Readers Level 4

Author Caryn Jenner
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DK. | DK Children
On sale Apr 10, 2012 | 48 Pages | 978-0-7566-9628-3
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Perfect for advanced young readers, this book tells the exciting history of the legendary Thomas Edison. Budding historians will revel in this story of the greatest inventor of the modern age. Imagine where we'd be without his brilliant creations!

From the first light bulb to moving pictures, Edison proved himself to be one of the most important men in US history. 

Includes gorgeous, full-color photography and a complete glossary of terms.

Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
Caryn Jenner writes and edits a variety of books for children of all ages, including both fiction and nonfiction. For DK Publishing, she has written Eyewitness Workbook: Earth, as well as several titles in the DK Readers series. Her picture book, Starting School, was one of the eight books longlisted for the UK’s 2012 School Library Association Information Book Award in the Under 7 age group. Caryn also teaches English to speakers of other languages and volunteers at a local school. She grew up in the United States but has made her home in the UK for many years. View titles by Caryn Jenner

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Perfect for advanced young readers, this book tells the exciting history of the legendary Thomas Edison. Budding historians will revel in this story of the greatest inventor of the modern age. Imagine where we'd be without his brilliant creations!

From the first light bulb to moving pictures, Edison proved himself to be one of the most important men in US history. 

Includes gorgeous, full-color photography and a complete glossary of terms.

Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!

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Caryn Jenner writes and edits a variety of books for children of all ages, including both fiction and nonfiction. For DK Publishing, she has written Eyewitness Workbook: Earth, as well as several titles in the DK Readers series. Her picture book, Starting School, was one of the eight books longlisted for the UK’s 2012 School Library Association Information Book Award in the Under 7 age group. Caryn also teaches English to speakers of other languages and volunteers at a local school. She grew up in the United States but has made her home in the UK for many years. View titles by Caryn Jenner

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