Thomas Edison
Where did Edison spend all day reading books?
in the library
What was the name given to Edison because he made many inventions?
The wizard
My friends and I
We
a sound, motion, or other sign that sends a message
signal
powered by electricity
electric
Why did Edison lose his job at the railroad office?
He was sleeping at work
Where did Edison have his first laboratory?
in the cellar of his family's house
the ball
It
an unusually talented or smart person
genius
happening from time to time
occasional
What was Edison's first job in order to make money to continue his experiments?
selling newspapers
How many children were there in Edison's family?
seven
Alexander
Him
a small, useful machine or device
gadget
a test to learn about how the forces of nature work
experiment
Who gave Thomas Edison advice and encouragement?
his mom
What happened when Edison experimented on the train?
there was an explosion
the people in the car
They
something new that solves a problem
Invention
a place where scientists work and do experiments
laboratory
What did Edison's mom always encourage him to do?
ask questions
Why did Edison lose his job at the railroad office?
He was sleeping
the sandwiches
Them
Edison spent many hours in his _________________ experimenting.
laboratory
When a student raises his or her hand, it is a ________________ to the teacher that the student has a question.
signal