Young Thomas Edison

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What is the story of Young Thomas Edison mostly about?

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A young inventor.

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Where was Edison’s first laboratory located?

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In his house.

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What did Edison do right after he lost his job at the railroad station?

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He traveled around working as a telegraph operator.

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Why did Edison’s mother take him out of school?

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She wanted to teach him at home.

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Why did people start to call Edison 'The Wizard'?

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He made many inventions.

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What is an invention?

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An invention is a new device, method, or process created to solve a problem.

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Who was Thomas Edison?

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Thomas Edison was a famous American inventor known for creating the light bulb and many other inventions.

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What is a laboratory?

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A laboratory is a place where scientists and inventors work to conduct experiments and create new things.

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What does it mean to be an inventor?

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To be an inventor means to create something new that has not existed before.

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What is a telegraph?

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A telegraph is a device used to send messages over long distances using electrical signals.

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