Young Thomas Edison

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What does the word genius mean?

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A person who is very smart.

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What did Edison do while he was in Boston?

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He got his first patent on an invention.

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How can we tell that Edison loved to read?

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He spent all day at the library.

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What does the word anxious mean?

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Nervous.

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What happened when Edison got scarlet fever?

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He lost some of his hearing.

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Who was Thomas Edison?

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A famous inventor known for creating the electric light bulb.

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What is a patent?

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A legal right granted for an invention.

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What is an invention?

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A new device, method, or process created by someone.

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Why is reading important for inventors?

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It helps them learn from others and gain new ideas.

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What did Edison invent?

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The electric light bulb.