This biographical mini-lessons explains how Thomas Edison used electricity to solve problems he saw. It tells about his early years, his work as a telegraph operator, his love of reading and experimenting, some of his inventions, his determination, and how he got the nickname “The Wizard of Menlo Park.” There are 2 pages of informational text followed by 14 multiple choice questions. The questions assess the reading comprehension skills of: main ideas, details, author’s purpose, fact/opinion, s