| Thomas Alva Edison Contributor(s): Mara, Wil (Author) |
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ISBN: 0516258222 ISBN-13: 9780516258225 Publisher: Children's Press(CT) OUR PRICE: $4.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2004 Annotation: - Edison is a key historical figure. - Special sales opportunities to American history museums and historical sites. - Includes index and "Words You Know" section that highlights terms and concepts from the text and illustrates them with photographs. Grades K-4 National Social Studies Standards - Time, Continuity, and Change: II - Accounts of past events, people, places, and situations contribute to our understanding of the past - People, Places, and Environments: III - Describe how people in different areas reflect ideas, personality, culture, and wants and needs in their homes, schools, etc. - Science, Technology, and Society: VIII - Identify and describe ways in which science and technology have changed society |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Readers - Beginner |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2003013673 |
| Lexile Measure: 530 |
| Series: Rookie Biographies (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 5.7" W x 6.8" (0.10 lbs) 31 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1949 - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 86503 Reading Level: 2.4 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Meet Thomas Edison Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. Thomas Edison changed the world when he invented an electric light bulb. This books introduces his fascinating life to the youngest readers. |