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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