2. He was born on February 11,
in Milan, Ohio.
When he was a child he only
had three months of
formal education
At the age of 10 he set up a
chemical laboratory in his
cellar.
He was only 16 when he had
his first job as a
telegrapher.

3. Thomas Edison was one of the
most famous inventors in
American history. He invented
electrical devices we use in
everyday life.
He even set up the first electrical
power distribution company!

4. What did Thomas Edison invent?
Here is a list of a few inventions:
-Light bulb - a device used to give off
light
- Phonograph - the first recorder that
played sound back -Electrical
Vote Recorder - the first electrical vote
recorder which recorded votes for
political things.
- Quadroplex telegrapher - which
sends messages simultaneously
- Electric Pen - a pen that was
attached to a string which supplied
ink in order to write on paper.

5. His most well-known
invention was the light
bulb. It allowed us to
supply light without using
candles. We use light bulbs
in everyday life without
them we would probably
still be using candles which
causes danger hazards.
Light bulbs are much more
efficient.

6. He invented many
electric devices
that are now
useful in our life
today, without
them it would
effect us greatly.
We also have
adapted to his
inventions to make
them a part of our
world today.

7. He invented many
electric devices
that are now
useful in our life
today, without
them it would
effect us greatly.
We also have
adapted to his
inventions to make
them a part of our
world today.