Enjoy the story of one of the most influential inventors ever! Interesting and inspiringThe Story of Thomas A. Edison paints a living picture of Edison that follows his life from train boy to newspaper publisher to telegraph operator to world-famous inventor. Excellent for all agesThe narrative is engaging enough for adults and readable for younger children, so you can enjoy the story all together as a family. Expanded editionEnhance your study of Edison with the addition of original patent sketches, the patents themselves, and pages from his personal diaryall included in this expanded edition. Notes are scattered throughout the collection to highlight interesting points. (From the Publisher's Website.)