Bibliography Primary Sources Website Our Documents Home. Welcome to OurDocuments.gov. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Jan. 2013. http://ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true+doc=46.

. These documents provide basic background information and original patents of Thomas Edison. Volume 7 The Edison Papers. The Thomas A. Edison Papers. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Jan. 2013. http://edison.rutgers.edu/v7docs.htm. This volume details a chronology of Edisons life, his inventions and patents. "For Kids - Thomas Edison National Historical Park." U.S. National Park Service - Experience Your America. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Dec. 2012. http://nps.gov/edis/forkids/index.htm. The National Park Service website has very informative information on history and nature. The for kids section provided facts about Edisons inventions, patents and some of the men who helped him with his vision. I also used this site in the just for fun section. The online games offered you the opportunity to invent something and take the Edison test.

Secondary Sources Books Oxlade, Chris. The light bulb. Chicago, Ill.: Heinemann Library/Capstone, 2012. Print. Chris Oxlade provides a variety of information on the early inventors, setbacks and important events leading to todays light bulb. This book showed me that many scientists and inventions were involved in this innovation. Welvaert, Scott R. Thomas Edison and the lightbulb. Mankato, MN: Capstone Press, 2007. Print. This author used a graphic novel format or comic style to show the processes that led to the invention of the light bulb. The chapters resembled time frames about the race to better lighting.

Images "About the Light Bulb." Blunders and Bungles in Hollywood. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://predictadiet.tripod.com/lightingthebulb/id1.html. I found an picture of Joseph Swan and a brief description of his contribution towards the light bulb. Advocate." The Mitchell Advocate. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Jan. 2013. http://www.mitchelladvocate.com/2012/07/06/dry-conditions-trigger-open-fire-ban-for-perth-county. This image was exactly what I had in mind when I thought of the open fire early humans used. "Accessories." HTML REDIRECT. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Jan. 2013. http://oldecountry.sr4.org/site/31. This site featured all sorts of pictures of old antiques. DeMauro, Lisa, and ed. / Harpercollins Publishing. "Thomas A. Edison." Garden of Praise. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Feb. 2013. http://www.gardenofpraise.com/ibdediso.htm. The garden of praise website is a website created by retired teachers with free educational information. Here I found a summary of Edisons life and a picture for the slideshow. This site also offers games and printable material. Grzegorek, Vince. "Pic of the Day: Thomas Edison's Workshop | Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog." Cleveland Scene. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Feb. 2013. http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2011/05/12/pic-of-the-day-thomas-edisons-works hop. Clevescene is an online news service or newspaper. Here I found a picture of Thomas Edisons workshop. "How Thomas Edison invented the light bulb, Mystery Solved." TROLLSG. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2013. trollsg.com/gag/249. Room. "A Maritime Lantern Is Makes A Comeback | Barn Light Electric Blog." Barn Light Electric Blog. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Dec. 2012. http://www.blog.barnlightelectric.com/maintaining-history-with-a-gas-light-look/.

This site had many pictures of gas lights and from here I learned there are many different styles. "Stock Photos and Royalty Free Image Subscription from 123RF Stock Photography." Stock Photos and Royalty Free Image Subscription from 123RF Stock Photography. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Dec. 2012. http://www.123rf.com. I used this site for a creative image of the light bulb. "The great light bulb and toilet controversy | Juliet Schor." Juliet Schor Economics & Society. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Jan. 2013. http://www.julietschor.org/2011/03/the-great-light-bulb-and-toilet-controversy/. On this site, I found a picture of an incandescent light bulb beside a compact fluorescent light. "Thomas Edison Inventions." Edison Muckers. Charles Edison Fund, 31 Mar. 2010. Web. 30 Dec. 2012. www.edisonmuckers.org/thomas-edison-inventions/. I found slide show pictures here. "Thomas Edison, 164 Years And What Do You Get? Speaking of Precision Blog." Speaking of Precision Blog. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Jan. 2013. http://pmpaspeakingofprecision.com/2011/02/11/thomas-edison-164years-and-what-do-you-get/. The picture on this site is a perfect image of Edison and the light bulb. "The UnMuseum - Who Invented the Lightbulb?." The Museum of UnNatural Mystery. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Jan. 2013. http://unmuseum.org/lightbulb.htm. I found pictures for my slideslow on the site. "Why Your Ideas Need Help!." Ken Briscoe's Blog. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Jan. 2013. http://kennybriscoe.com/2011/02/why-your-ideas-need-help/. Wright, Mackenzie. "How Were Candles Made in the 1800's? | eHow.com." eHow | How to Videos, Articles & More - Discover the expert in you. | eHow.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Jan. 2013. http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4595799_how-were-candles-made-s.html. While search for a picture of old candles, I discovered this site and article on candles in the 1800s. I thought this candle represented candles from that era and I learned a few interesting facts about candles

made in the 1800s. Websites Category. "The History of the Incandescent Lightbulb." Inventors. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2013. http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/bllight2.htm. The article was used in identifying inventors and timeframes. I used this as a link for more information about those that contributed towards the invention of the light bulb. Chavis, Jason. "Types of Light Bulbs | eHow.com." eHow | How to Videos, Articles & More - Discover the expert in you. | eHow.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Jan. 2013. http://ehow.com/facts_4870091_types-lightbulbs.html. This article described the different types of light bulbs how they work. "Edison Word Search." ThinkQuest : Library. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Jan. 2013. http://library.thinkquest.org/J002039F/edison_word_search.htm. ThinkQuest offers projects created by students for other students to utilize. This was a perfect additional to my just for fun page. "Frank and Carmen Andrew's Gateway." Frank and Carmen Andrew's Gateway. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Jan. 2013. http://www.debook.com/Bulbs/lightbulbs.htm. This was written by Frank Andrews and provided information on the history of electric light. I not only learned about Edison and lighting but I also realized that Sir Joseph Wilson Swan played a large role in the invention of the light bulb. "Fun Trivia: Thomas Edison." Fun Trivia. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Jan. 2013. www.funtrivia.com/en/People/ThomasEdison-20162.html. Fun Trivia offers interesting questions, facts and basic information on Thomas Edison. I used this as a link under the just for fun section. "INVSEE: Come, Explore The Nano-world!!." INVSEE: Come, Explore The Nano-world!!. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2013. http://invsee.asu.edu/nmodules/lightbulbmod/burnout.html.

IN-VSEE explains the component of a light bulb, how light is generated from the light bulb and how filaments work. The information gathered from the site, I used for background information. "Invention of the Light Bulb: Davy, Swan and Edison - EnchantedLearning.com." ENCHANTED LEARNING HOME PAGE. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Jan. 2013. http://enchantedlearning.com/inventors/edison/lightbulb.shtml. Enchanted learning has a small section on the invention of the light bulb. From this I learned that Humphry Davy and Joseph Swan were responsible for early designs of the light bulb. "Make a light bulb." Edison Invents. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Jan. 2013. invention.smithsonian.org/centerpieces/edison/000_lightbulb_01.asp. This site supplies on the materials, safety and procedures to make a light bulb at home. This is referenced on the just for fun page. "The UnMuseum - Who Invented the Lightbulb?." The Museum of UnNatural Mystery. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Jan. 2013. http://unmuseum.org/lightbulb.htm. This article questions if Edison really invented the light bulb. Humphrey Davy initiated and developed the arc lamp. "Thomas A. Edison Quotes - BrainyQuote." Famous Quotes at BrainyQuote. N.p., n.d. Web. 9 Jan. 2013. http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/t/thomas_a_edison.html. On brainyquote there are many quotes by Thomas Edison. "Thomas Edison Inventions." Edison Muckers. Charles Edison Fund, 31 Mar. 2010. Web. 30 Dec. 2012. www.edisonmuckers.org/thomas-edison-inventions/. This website is dedicated to Thomas Edison. I was able to gather essential facts on Thomas Edison. From this site I learned about Edisons inventions, a timeline of his life and his patents. "Timelines.com: Discover, Record and Share History with Timelines." Timelines.com: Discover, Record and Share History with Timelines. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Jan. 2013. http://timelines.com. Timeline lists key dates in history. This helped me visualize how many years it took to improve and

discover indoor lighting. "Timeline of Events That Happened in 1860 - Timelines.com." Timelines.com: Discover Record and Share History with Timelines. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Jan. 2013. http://timelines.com/1860. With a more advanced search on timeline.com, I found detailed dates and discoveries from the 1860s. Toothman, Jessika. "HowStuffWorks "How Light Pollution Works"." HowStuffWorks "Science". N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Jan. 2013. http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/light-pollution.htm. Jessika Toothman wrote this article informing the public on light pollution. I learned the different types of light pollution and the effects on animals and humans. She also discusses the solutions to light pollution and the public can assist. "Your guide to more efficient and money saving light bulbs." NRDC. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2013. www.nrdc.org/energy/lightbulbs/files/lightbulbguide.pdf. This guide will help find the most efficient bulb for your home and budget. I learned why light bulbs are changing and about the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA). Invention, the time of Edison's 1879 lamp, and gas. "Light Bulb History - Invention of the Light Bulb." The Great Idea Finder - Celebrating the Spirit of Innovation. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Jan. 2013. http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/lightbulb.htm. The great idea finder listed a timeline leading up to Edisons electric company. I used this site as a link for more information on this era. MLA formatting by BibMe.org.