Meet renowned inventor Thomas Edison Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors and Scientists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the work and contributions of renowned scientists and inventors, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9). This book presents the life and accomplishments of the scientist who was responsible for more than one thousand inventions, including the electric light bulb, the phonograph, and the first movie camera.