About the book
From New York Times bestselling author and news anchor Raymond Arroyo comes the first book in the Turnabout Tales series—a picture book biography of one of America’s most famous inventors, Thomas Alva Edison, and a story about never giving up.
No one thought much of young Thomas Alva Edison. He couldn’t focus at school and caused trouble around the house. But where others saw a distracted and mischievous boy, his mother saw imagination and curiosity. At only seven years old, Al, as he was called as a young child, was educated by his mother at home, who understood his potential could be unlocked with non-conventional learning, allowing him freedom to explore, dream, and be inquisitive. Those early years of encouragement, motivation, and loving guidance shaped Al’s future and formed the courageous man who would apply those valuable lessons to inventing the phonograph, the motion picture camera, the light bulb, and more.
In The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison readers will:
- meet the larger-than-life personality of Thomas Alva Edison
- hear an inspiring tale of how taking chances, failures, and struggles can lead to success and achievements
- learn about the power of curiosity and imagination
- see the importance of the words “Never give up!”
- take a carefully researched and actively told romp through history
The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison:
- includes an annotated list of resources and suggested reading
- features realistic illustrations by artist Kristina Gehrmann
- contains an author’s note by Raymond Arroyo, the author of the bestselling The Spider Who Saved Christmas
- makes a great back-to-school gift for young readers and teachers
The Turnabout Tales series highlights little-known yet fascinating stories of historical figures who went from underdog to hero, and the adults who inspired them to be true to themselves and do big things that changed the world.
Editions of Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison
- EBook
- ISBN 9780310799245
Read an Excerpt
From New York Times bestselling author and news anchor Raymond Arroyo comes the first book in the Turnabout Tales series—a picture book biography of one of America’s most famous inventors, Thomas Alva Edison, and a story about never giving up.
No one thought much of young Thomas Alva Edison. He couldn’t focus at school and caused trouble around the house. But where others saw a distracted and mischievous boy, his mother saw imagination and curiosity. At only seven years old, Al, as he was called as a young child, was educated by his mother at home, who understood his potential could be unlocked with non-conventional learning, allowing him freedom to explore, dream, and be inquisitive. Those early years of encouragement, motivation, and loving guidance shaped Al’s future and formed the courageous man who would apply those valuable lessons to inventing the phonograph, the motion picture camera, the light bulb, and more.
In The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison readers will:
- meet the larger-than-life personality of Thomas Alva Edison
- hear an inspiring tale of how taking chances, failures, and struggles can lead to success and achievements
- learn about the power of curiosity and imagination
- see the importance of the words “Never give up!”
- take a carefully researched and actively told romp through history
The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison:
- includes an annotated list of resources and suggested reading
- features realistic illustrations by artist Kristina Gehrmann
- contains an author’s note by Raymond Arroyo, the author of the bestselling The Spider Who Saved Christmas
- makes a great back-to-school gift for young readers and teachers
The Turnabout Tales series highlights little-known yet fascinating stories of historical figures who went from underdog to hero, and the adults who inspired them to be true to themselves and do big things that changed the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison about?
From New York Times bestselling author and news anchor Raymond Arroyo comes the first book in the Turnabout Tales series—a picture book biography of one of America’s most famous inventors, Thomas Alva Edison, and a story about never giving up.
No one thought much of young Thomas Alva Edison. He couldn’t focus at school and caused trouble around the house. But where others saw a distracted and mischievous boy, his mother saw imagination and curiosity. At only seven years old, Al, as he was called as a young child, was educated by his mother at home, who understood his potential could be unlocked with non-conventional learning, allowing him freedom to explore, dream, and be inquisitive. Those early years of encouragement, motivation, and loving guidance shaped Al’s future and formed the courageous man who would apply those valuable lessons to inventing the phonograph, the motion picture camera, the light bulb, and more.
In The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison readers will:
- meet the larger-than-life personality of Thomas Alva Edison
- hear an inspiring tale of how taking chances, failures, and struggles can lead to success and achievements
- learn about the power of curiosity and imagination
- see the importance of the words “Never give up!”
- take a carefully researched and actively told romp through history
The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison:
- includes an annotated list of resources and suggested reading
- features realistic illustrations by artist Kristina Gehrmann
- contains an author’s note by Raymond Arroyo, the author of the bestselling The Spider Who Saved Christmas
- makes a great back-to-school gift for young readers and teachers
The Turnabout Tales series highlights little-known yet fascinating stories of historical figures who went from underdog to hero, and the adults who inspired them to be true to themselves and do big things that changed the world.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Science and technology
Where can I read a sample of Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780310799245
Is Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Turnabout Tales
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison?
Raymond Arroyo
Who is the Publisher of the book Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison?
Zonderkidz
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison is available as ebook(ISBN 9780310799245)
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