Thomas Edison
$1.00
Be inspired by Thomas Edison – the great American inventor, scientist and businessman, as he tells his own incredible story. The third most prolific inventor in history, Thomas Edison was responsible for many amazing inventions, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera and, most famously, the electric light-bulb. This invention alone has changed the world. However, Thomas Edison also made important innovations in telecommunications and electrical supply, which people often forget about. Imagine a world without batteries for electric cars, electrical power, recorded music and motion pictures! Take a unique view into the life of this extraordinary man!
Related products
-
Henry Wellcome
Meet Henry Wellcome. Discover his great life story in this unique title from The Amazing People Club®. Discover how this inspiring person may have saved your life with the medicines he developed and produced. Henry willed his entire fortune for further development and research, to The Wellcome Trust, which is one of the largest biomedical charities in the world. Travel with him from the log cabin in which he was born in Wisconsin, on his epic journeys around the world, driven by his thirst for knowledge and insatiable curiosity.
$1.00 -
James Watt
Engineer, technologist, inventor, entrepreneur – these words describe the amazing James Watt. Discover through The Amazing People Club®, the numerous ideas that James developed, from steam engines to bleach. His improvements in steam engine technology were fundamental to the advancement of the Industrial Revolution. Throughout his career, James made significant contributions to science and is recognized as a great engineer and technologist. Those who knew him had great respect for his theoretical and applied knowledge of science, just as you will, once you read this great story.
$1.00 -
Beulah Henry
The charismatic Beulah Henry, was called ’Lady Edison’ by many, as she was a prolific inventor. Many people have actually never heard of Beulah, despite her development of over 101 inventions! Delve into her amazing story and discover how she came to enjoy global successes.
$1.00 -
Lillian Gilbreth
One of the first female engineers and also a psychologist, Lillian Gilbreth is a true early example of the ‘working mother’. Discover how she coped with not only developing and running a successful business, but also mothering 12 children after the death of her husband when she was only 46 years of age. Her work on time management is world-renowned and her classic publications are still referred to and respected today. She provided time and motion studies that improved productivity, profit, safety and efficiency. Maybe that was the only way she could run her own household, so why not use the principles in business also? A true entrepreneur, she used her time well and there is much that can be learned from her determination and contributions.
$1.00
