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Light Bulb

by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
Stephanie Dehennin
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Electric lights—without them, we'd be in the dark! Here is a "biography" of the light bulb, an essential invention that lights up our days and nights.
From the first spark of Thomas Alva Edison's idea to the spread of electric lights around the world, Light Bulb is a fun and informative look at an invention that makes a huge difference in our lives. This STEAM nonfiction title is part of the new Eureka! series, each book covering one groundbreaking, world-changing discovery that millions of people use every single day.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Eureka! the Biography of an Idea

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    August 3, 2021

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781635924763
    Kindle restrictions

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 630
    • Text Difficulty: 2-3

  • Reviews

    • Booklist

      April 15, 2021
      Grades K-3 The appealing Eureka! The Biography of an Idea series (4 titles) introduces primary-grade students to the history behind familiar inventions, from an initial concept or prototype to versions familiar to users today. The writing is simple, clear, and often lively. Richly colorful, digital artwork suggests the look of different time periods and cultures, while portraying individuals who developed each invention and showing how its appearance has changed through the years. Labeled diagrams illustrate how the technologies described actually work. Although two British inventors are mentioned, Light Bulb focuses primarily on the work of Thomas Edison and his team in developing the incandescent bulb. Well attuned to the intended audience, this series is both engaging and informative.

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    • School Library Journal

      December 3, 2021

      K-Gr 3-Did you know that the invention of the bicycle may have occurred after the devastating 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora? Or that the carbonization used in early light bulbs is not so different from the black coating on burnt toast? This series explores some of history's greatest and most ubiquitous inventions. Bicycle looks at different momentous bicycle advances from around the globe, such as the French addition of pedals to the original 'running machine', or the Irish adoption of air-filled tires so it wasn't such a bumpy ride. In contrast, Lightbulb has a much more intimate scope, focusing on a single person and place, specifically Thomas Edison and his work at Menlo Park. The illustrations in both are a real highlight, colorful and engaging, setting the historical scenes nicely while providing clear and engaging diagrams. There is a palpable sense of good cheer in the depictions of Edison's lab staff celebrating with high fives or the little dog enjoying his ride in the basket of China's famous Flying Pigeon bicycle. Back matter provides some extra fun facts (Amsterdam has more bikes than people!) and both books close with a message about how improved energy efficiency benefits the body and environment. VERDICT Perfect for STEM lessons and future innovators, this fun and informative series has a lot to offer.-Alyssa Annico

      Copyright 2021 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
Kindle restrictions

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:630
  • Text Difficulty:2-3

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