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The light bulbs we use today in our schools and homes are thanks to Thomas Edison. What were the steps Edison took that led him to the world-changing invention we know him for today?

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Publié par

Capstone Global Library

Date de parution

23 janvier 2020

EAN13

9781474786966

Langue

English

Poids de l'ouvrage

9 Mo

Lucia Raatma

Smithsonian

L i t t l e E x p l o r e r

Thomas LIT TLE INVENTOREdison The Man Behind theTh o m as Ed iso n Light Bulb

L i t t l e E x p l o r e r

Thomas Edison The Man Behind the Light Bulb

Lucia Raatma

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