Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison

Together, Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison revolutionized electricity, and society, in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Readers will learn how these geniuses did this as well as the science behind many of their inventions and experiments. They'll also discover little-known anecdotes and facts about the inventors. For example, Edison was nearly deaf since childhood, while Tesla may have inherited his ingenuity from his inventor mother! These two scientists might not have often agreed, but perhaps as foils they encouraged each other's best work. Relevant quotes and interesting fact boxes increase the appeal of this fascinating text.