Carlson, Laurie. Thomas Edison for Kids: 21 Activities.CARLSON, Laurie. Thomas Edison for kids; 21 activities. Chicago Review Press. 147p. illus. bibliog. index. c2006. 1-55652-584-2. $14.95. J An engaging introduction to the life and work of inventor Thomas Edison, this work invites the young YA to understand and emulate the concepts that preceded the first phonograph phonograph: see record player. phonograph or record player Instrument for reproducing sounds. A phonograph record stores a copy of sound waves as a series of undulations in a wavy groove inscribed on its rotating surface by the and light bulb. By glimpsing the honing of intellectual curiosity into a career, children acquire an understanding of the creation of practical devices from random thoughts and lab experiments. The text suggests ways of reliving Edison's scientific explorations; e.g., twirling Twirling is any of several artforms, hobbies, or sport and recreational activities accomplished by spinning or rotating the twirled object either for exercise, or in a rhythmic, or otherwise artful manner. a circlet on a string to make a thaumatrope Thau´ma`trope n. 1. (Opt.) An optical instrument or toy for showing the persistence of an impression upon the eyes after the luminous object is withdrawn. and blending glue and starch into silly putty. Photos and diagrams reprise re·prise n. 1. Music a. A repetition of a phrase or verse. b. A return to an original theme. 2. A recurrence or resumption of an action. tr.v. Edison's dynamo, ore separator, electric pen, and magic lantern. Contributing to the value of this work to teachers, home-schoolers, and librarians are a time line and lists of supply sources, websites, and books about inventions and inventors. Mary Ellen Snodgrass The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. , Hickory, NC J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers. |
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