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Lighting Up the World

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Book meta-data
  • Reading Box: Ruby (Levels 27-28)
  • Year: e-four
  • Fiction/Nonfiction: Non-fiction
  • Theme/Topic: History, Invention, Overcoming obstacles, Scientific investigation
  • Genre: Non-fiction
  • Strategy/Skills: Making inferences, Making predictions, Activating prior knowledge
  • Page Count: 32
  • Reading Level: 28
  • Item Code: 200735
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Reader Description

You probably know that Thomas Edison invented the first light bulb, but did you know that he also invented the first power plant and microphone? Learn about the amazing achievements of one man and his "invention factory".

After you have completed the Reader

Create a timeline for Thomas Edison's life. Start with his birth in 1847. End with his death in 1931. Use the dates in the book to add important events to your timeline.

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