Carlson tucks 21 science activities, most at least slightly related
to Edison's inventions, into this account of his career and times.
Portraying him as a self-taught go-getter with terrible business
sense but an unrelenting work ethic, an altruistic impulse that led
him deliberately to leave some of his ideas unpatented, and a
mischievous streak (one of his early, lesser-known inventions was
an electrified cockroach trap), the author follows him from
itinerant youth to renowned old age with side glances at his
private life, as well as general descriptions of his major
inventions and (usually ill-fated) business ventures. She also
keeps the projects simple, stressing the use of common materials
and noting when adult supervision is required. Illustrated with
period diagrams and photos, and closing with a generous resource
list, this makes a solid addition to the Edison shelf-though for
capturing its subject's maverick genius, or enduring effect on our
daily lives, it isn't going to replace Marfe Ferguson Delano's
Inventing the Future: A Photobiography of Thomas Alva Edison
(2002). (Biography. 9-12) (Kirkus Reviews)
Thomas Edison, one of the world's greatest inventors, is introduced
in this fascinating activity book. Children will learn how 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. This book helps inspire kids to be inventors
and scientists, as well as persevere with their own ideas.
Activities allow children to try Edison's experiments themselves,
with activities such as 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.
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