Edison and the Rise of Innovation
Thomas Alva Edison did more than just bring incandescent light into every household and industry; he raised capital to support research, and pursued patents on 1,000+ inventions!
Through primary and never-before-published sources, including letters, lab notebooks, drawings, and advertising material, as well as historic and modern photographs, Edison and the Rise of Innovation chronicles the life and work of the man who engineered the modern world.
This high-quality 244 page medium-format book about the American inventor and entrepreneur is a perfect book for budding or practising engineers of any age. An interesting read made captivating by its illuminating images. Elegantly display it in a science classroom or use it to add substance and style to a coffee table!
Concepts Included:
- Inventions
- The tinfoil phonograph
- Light
- Electricity
- Motion pictures
- Storage batteries
Author:
Leonard DeGraff
Title:
Edison And The Rise Of Innovation
Format:
Hardcover, 244 pages
Published:
2013 by Sterling Publishing
ISBN:
978-1-4027-6736-4
Length (cm) | 26 |
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Width (cm) | 5 |
Height (cm) | 25 |
Age Group | 7-8 Years, 9-10 Years, 11-12 Years, 12+ Years |