1. Who Was Thomas Alva Edison? By: Margaret Frith Illustrated by: John O’Brien Maguire

2. Background Born in Milan, Ohio in 1847 Left school when 12 years old Persuaded the train engineer to let him on the very front of the train to see the spectacular scenery Moved to Michigan 1928 got a metal from the U.S congress Died in 1931

3. Thomas Edison is famous because… Invented the lightbulb Invented the phonograph Devolops a stock printer

4. Did you know Went to White house Fed mashed worms to a friend to see if she could fly Marries Mary Stilwill on Christmas day Wife Mary dies in 1884