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How did we find out about electricity? / Isaac Asimov ; illustrated by Matthew Kalmenoff

This historical survey traces the development of electricity from ancient Greek experiments to nineteenth-century applications. It explores the scientific milestones leading to the invention of the telegraph, telephone, and electric light.

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