An author’s note mentions Edison’s battle with Tesla and the public electrocutions he staged there’s also a bibliography of four sources. Recommended for ages 6 to 9. I recommend this one for the writing, but far preferred the illustrations of Adler’s book. One thing I appreciated is the explanation of how a telegraph works. The writing style of this book is more lively than Adler’s biography and the text focuses on Edison’s childhood and inventions, as the subtitle states (no mention of his wives and children, for example). A Wizard from the Start: The Incredible Boyhood and Amazing Inventions of Thomas Edisonby Don Brown (HMH Books for Young Readers, 2010) This book made me want to check out more of Adler’s series of approximately 30 picture book biographies. There’s a lot of info here, but the fun, detailed illustrations make it child-friendly. It focuses on his curiosity, his experiments, and his inventions. This picture book is a straightforward biography of Edison’s whole life, including his childhood and his marriages. Adler, illustrated by John and Alexandra Wallner (Holiday House, 1996) A Picture Book of Thomas Alva Edisonby David A. I recently read four picture books about Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla, of electricity fame. I think picture books are a great way to learn about historical figures and famous inventors should be particularly interesting to inquisitive children, especially when they are old enough to understand some of the details.
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