Young Al
Where did Edison spend all day reading books?
in the libary
What is "the wizard"?
The name given to Edison because he made many inventions?
My friends and I
What is "we"?
What is a signal?
a sound, motion, or other sign that sends a message
what is electric
powered by electricity
Why did Edison lose his job at the railroad office?
he was sleeping
What is a genius?
an unusually talented or smart person
What is occasional?
happening from time to time
What was Edison's first job in order to make money to continue his experiments?
selling newspapers
A young inventor
Who is Thomas Edison?
What is a gadget?
a small, useful machine or device
what is Experiment
a test to learn about how the forces of nature work
Who gave Thomas Edison advice and encouragement?
his mom
What happened when young Al experimented on the train?
an explosion happend
What is "they"?
people
What is an invention?
something new
What is a laboratory?
a place where scientists work and do experiments
What did Edison's mom always encourage him to do?
ask questions
What inventions did not exist when Edison was a young boy?
electricity, the telephone, the radio, a cd player, a movie theater
What is a sound, motion, or other sign that sends a message?
signal
What is an unusually talented or smart person?
genius