Thomas Edison was born in 1849 in Ohio to parents Nancy and Samuel. He struggled in school and was homeschooled by his mother. As a child, he worked selling newspapers on trains and overcame scarlet fever without medicine. Edison had a talent for invention and created the light bulb, electric pen, and phonograph, becoming famous for introducing these innovations that transformed people's lives and ability to work, write, and listen to music after dark.

1. Thomas EdisonBy Jeremy

2. Early LifeLived in a farm in Ohio . Born 1849 Mom and dad were Nancy and Samuel . Worked as a news boy on rail roads.

3. Challenges and problemsWas not good in school got home schooled Mom helped him. Had scarlet fever with no medicine but he got over it.

4. Special Talents and Abilities.Can invent the light bulb and electric pen and phonograph company helps him with ideas.

5. Why I am Famous Invented light bulb with out the light bulb we would not be able to see in the dark and invented electric pen and phonograph.