Thomas+Edison

I am using this list to provide additional support to a unit on Thomas Edison being taught in the third grade. //Thomas Edison// (2003) Rebecca Gomez: ABDO Publishing. An introduction to the life of the man who developed the electric light bulb and many other inventions. Reading Level: 3.6
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//A wizard from the start: the incredible boyhood & amazing inventions of Thomas Edison// (2010) Don Brown: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children. Introduces young children to the life and inventions of Thomas Edison. Reading Level: 3.6

//Thomas Edison// (2003) Lola M. Schaefer: Pebble Books. Simple text and photographs present the life of Thomas Edison, the inventor of the phonograph, lightbulb, and movies with sound. Reading Level: 2.5

//Thomas Edison// (2014) Barbara Kramer: National Geographic. A brief biography of Thomas Edison, discussing his childhood, family, and career as an inventor. Reading Level: 2.8

//Timeless Thomas: how Thomas Edison changed our lives// (2012) Gene Barretta: Henry Holt. Looks at the ideas of inventor, Thomas Edison and shows some of his inventions such as record players, batteries, and movie cameras. Reading Level: 5.1

//Who was Thomas Alva Edison// (2005) Margaret Frith: Grosset & Dunlap. An introduction to the life and accomplishments of Thomas Edison, America's most famous inventor. Reading Level: 5.0 //Thomas Edison for kids: his life and ideas//. (2006) Laurie Carlson: Chicago Review Press. A biography of America's most famous inventor which includes activities relating to Edison's inventions. Reading Level: 8.2

//Time for Kids: Thomas Edison: A Brilliant Inventor// (2005) Edited by TIME for Kids: Harper Collins. A fast-paced biography of Thomas Edison, the scientist who perfected the light bulb and propelled America into the twentieth century. Lexile: 680

//Thomas Alva Edison: great American inventor// (2007) Michael Burgan: Compass Point Books. A biography of Thomas Alva Edison, the American inventor responsible for introducing the phonograph, incandescent lightbulb, and other important creations to the world. Reading Level: 6.3

//Thomas Edison// (2002) George Sullivan: Scholastic. In Their Own Words: Thomas Edison tells the exciting story of Edison's life using his laboratory notes, business records, and personal recollections. Lexile 670.

[]. “Thomas Edison” on PebbleGo gives an review of Edison’s early life and accomplishments. Younger students are able to hear and see the text contained.
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[] This site by the National Park Service provides more detailed information about various inventions of Thomas Edison.

[]. This site is an excellent for providing quick facts, more detailed information, and a video about the life of Thomas Edison.

[|http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=thomas+edison+for+kids+%2b+video&qpvt=thomas+edison+for+kids+%2b+video&FORM=VDRE#view=detail&mid=D99F597C2B0FC85D8BDFD99F597C2B0FC85D8BDF]This You Tube video is excellent for the elementary student who has limited reading ability in the third grade. It give significant information. It is called, “Thomas Edison: A Life of Invention.” (No reading required)

[] This site allows students to explore the birthplace, family, and history of Thomas Edison. It was created by the Edison Birthplace Association.

[] This site has a video, puzzles, and learning games related to Thomas Edison.