Displaying 1 of 1 2018 Format: Book Author: Hamen, Susan E., author. Title: Who invented the light bulb? : Edison vs. Swan / Susan E. Hamen. Publisher, Date: Minneapolis : Lerner Publications, [2018] Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm Summary: Most Americans believe that Thomas Edison invented the light bulb. But British scientist Joseph Swan was working on this invention at the same time. Patent battles, lies, and determination fill out this race to create the first usable light bulb! Series: STEM smackdown Subjects: Swan, Joseph Wilson, 1828-1914 -- Juvenile literature. Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931 -- Juvenile literature. Light bulbs -- History -- Juvenile literature. Electric lamps -- History -- Juvenile literature. Patent assignments -- Juvenile literature. Inventions -- Juvenile literature. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: The defending champ -- The challenger -- The battle of the bulb -- After the battle. LCCN: 2017014145 ISBN: 9781512483215 1512483214 Other Number: 987491560 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 712042 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: j 621.326 Hamen Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
