My Famous American is... Thomas Edison

Interesting Facts:  Born: Febuary 11, 1847 Died:October 18, 1931 He invented the first lightbulb, improved the telegraph, invented the phonograph, and motion pictures. He also invented the typewriter. He liked to tell jokes. He thought almost every problem could be solved.

BIO-POEM    Thomas Curious, Determined, Intelligent, Inventive Son of Samuel Edison, Husband of Mary Stillwell Lover of  inventions, hardwork, and storytelling Who felt hard work was important, inventing would help the society, and almost every problem could be solved Who feared his loss of hearing, not making good of his promises, and the death of his parents Who would like to see today's computers, cell phones, and DVD's  Resident of Llewellyn Park, New Jersey Edison Author: Student # 1 Teacher: Mrs. Smith Willow Brook Elementary Back to Willow Brook Student Site