Humorous approach to biographies of great achievers in modern history. Wacky tales will entertain kids and keep them guessing on what is fact or fiction. Book ends with factual information so readers will learn about the person and encouraged to learn more. Established humor writer for children. Author does many school and library events and promotes to teachers and librarians. Thomas Edison, inventor extraordinaire. You might know that he invented the electric light bulb and the phonograph. But what about his development of train-controlling sticks? Or his airborne way to send pancakes to his Cousin Fran in Texas? You’re about to be treated to the Lieographical aspects of Thomas Edison’s life, in this funny, lighthearted, “all that didn’t happen" take on the man whose inventions transformed our daily existence. The book ends with a short-but true-account of Edison’s life - just enough to encourage kids to find out more on this important historical figure. But even if readers have already learned about Edison, the wacky stories in this tall-tales book will be even more enjoyable. | The Lieography of Thomas Edison by Alan Katz, Paperback | Indigo Chapters