Table of Contents

Simple Experiments in Electricity.

Electrochemistry, and Basic Chemistry.

Simple Experiments in Magnetism and Electricity.

Selected Experiments--from Edison's Phonograph to hisMotion-Picture Camera.

Useful Science Projects--Electric Pens to a Simple Radio.

Energy for the Future.

Alternative Energy Sources.

Nuclear Experiments.

Recommended Publications.

Chronology of Events in the Life of Thomas Alva Edison.

Index.

About the Author

The Thomas Alva Edison Foundation, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, is active in 23 nations, sponsoring science institutes, educational conferences, the Edison/McGraw scholarships, and other programs in science education for teachers and youth. The international commemoration of the Centennial of Light was held under the Edison Foundation's auspices.