Thomas Edison

Jason Gray-Moore

Birth – Date and Place

• February 11, 1847

Family

• Had 3 brothers• Had 3 sisters• Mom name is Nancy

Edison• Dad name is Samuel

Edison

Early Childhood Life

• His 3 brothers died before he was born

• His 3 sisters died before he was born

• He burned a barn to the ground

Education

• Had very little education

• Was home schooled• Went to school for a

few months• Thomas Edison went

college

Accomplishments and Awards

• Made first light bulb

• Made first tape player

Obstacles Thomas Edison Overcame

• Was completely deaf in left ear.

• 80% deaf in right ear

Why I think Thomas Edison is a hero

• Made the first light bulbs

• Made first telephone

Famous Quotes

• “I have not failed I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work”

Death – Date and Place

• Died October 18, 1931

Other Interesting Facts

• He saved A boy from getting hit from a train

Bibliography

• Jenner, Caryer Thomas Edison: The Great Inventor

• www.Worldbook.com

• www.ask.com

• www.Imahero.com