Thomas Edison and Inventing for Kids (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | knygos.lt

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Thomas Edison ushered in an astounding age of invention with his unique way of looking at things and refusal to be satisfied with only one solution to a problem.

Thomas Edison and Inventing for Kids inspires readers to be inventors and scientists, as well as to persevere with their own ideas. Activities allow children to try Edison's experiments themselves by making a puppet dance using static electricity, manufacturing a switch for electric current, constructing a telegraph machine, manipulating sound waves, building an electrical circuit to test for conductors and insulators, making a zoetrope, and testing a dandelion for latex.

In addition to his inventions and experiments, the book explores Edison's life outside of science, including his relationship with inventor Nikola Tesla, his rivalry with George Westinghouse, and his friendship with Henry Ford. A time line, glossary, and lists of supply sources, places to visit, and websites for further exploration complement this activity book.

Unleash a world of creativity and grit by learning how mistakes can lead to the greatest of learning, just as Edison did.