Who invented the light bulb? : Edison vs. Swan / Susan E. Hamen.
Most Americans believe that Thomas Edison invented the light bulb. But British scientist Joseph Swan was working on this invention at the same time. Patent battles, lies, and determination fill out this race to create the first usable light bulb!
Record details
- ISBN: 1512483214
- ISBN: 9781512483215
- Physical Description: 32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: Minneapolis : Lerner Publications, [2018]
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- The defending champ -- The challenger -- The battle of the bulb -- After the battle.
- Target Audience Note:
- 8-11.3-6.950 Lexile.950L Lexile950L Lexile.
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.7 0.5 195555.Reading Lexile 950.
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- 4 of 4 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | J621.32 HAM (Text) | 36015000582672 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Swansboro Branch Library | J621.32 HAM (Text) | 36015001000369 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
