Thomas Edison : The Wizard Inventor - Softcover

Middleton, Haydn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199101957 ISBN 13: 9780199101955

Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr, 1997

Synopsis

A wonderful new series of well-told, beautifully illustrated biographies, for children aged 6-9 years, featuring great leaders, heroes, pioneers, inventors and scientists from the past.

Each biography tells an exciting story about a real person, that can be read either alone or by a parent or teacher. The colourful artwork will stimulate the imagination and linger in the memory. The biographies link in with National Curriculum KS1 and KS2, History, English, science and other
subjects.

Young children love a good story. What better way to introduce them to the giants of our past than through these delightful books?

About this title

About the Author:

Haydn Middleton is the author of a number of books, both those aimed at children and several fascinating novels of modern British fiction.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 3-4?These titles explain the significance of each man's contribution to society. Middleton and Mitton both write in a simple, engaging style, providing the essential facts and including details that will interest children. Although these figures are painted in a positive light, negative or controversial aspects of their lives are not omitted. Middleton mentions Ford's failed attempt to make peace during World War I and Edison's tendency to ignore his family in favor of his work; Mitton discusses Galileo's argumentative and obstinate disposition. While the somewhat impressionistic pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations on every page are attractive, readers may want to supplement these titles with others that have photographs, such as Shelly Bedik's Thomas Edison (Scholastic, 1995) and Steve Parker's Galileo and the Universe (Chelsea, 1995). However, the easy-to-read style and historical accuracy make these titles good choices for libraries in need of introductory biographies.?Esther C. Ball, Carver Elementary School, Newport News, VA
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About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0199101957
• ISBN 13: 9780199101955
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Morris Tony