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The Story of Thomas Alva Edison

Margaret Cousins

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English
Random House USA Inc
01 October 1989
Series: Landmark Books
The final title to be reissued in our program of reintroducing the Landmark series and establishing recognition of the brand among consumers and teachers. THE STORY OF THOMAS ALVA EDISON falls into the Grades 4 and up category.

Beginning with Thomas Edison's childhood, when he set up his first laboratory in his basement as a 10-year-old, and following through his many jobs before he was able to support himself as an inventor, this is the true story of the man who brought the world the phonograph, motion pictures, and even the electric light bulb-revolutionary inventions that forever changed the way people live. ""One of the most critically acclaimed, best-selling children's book series ever published.""-The New York Times Margaret Cousins is also the author of the Landmark Book Ben Franklin of

Old Philadelphia.
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Imprint:   Random House USA Inc
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 168mm,  Width: 133mm,  Spine: 12mm
Weight:   136g
ISBN:   9780394848839
ISBN 10:   0394848837
Series:   Landmark Books
Pages:   192
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 8 to 14
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Margaret Cousinswas an editor and author of short stories and novels for children. In her career, she worked at Good Housekeeping and McCall's. She was also senior editor at Doubleday and was fiction and book editor at The Ladies' Home Journal. Cousins is the author of the Landmark BooksBen Franklin of Old PhiladelphiaandThe Story of Thomas Alva Edison. She died in 1996.

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