One of his most significant discoveries was the invention of the electric bulb.
This story takes us back to when he was a student in primary school.
His classmate Wilson, who sat beside him asked, "Are you new in this city?"
"Yes, we have recently come to Michigan state from Ohio," Alva replied.
"You look a little weak and sick," Wilson said, scanning from head to toe.
"Yes, I got a high fever and severe throat irritation at the moment I arrived in this new city. The doctor said it was scarlet fever, an infectious disease where a bright red rash appears on the full body. I also have trouble hearing from my left ear, for some reason," Alva explained.
Alva did not notice that his class teacher was observing him. "Have you come to a classroom or to a fair? Yesterday, I had made you memorise the tables of 13. Stand up and recite them! Quickly! Start reciting!"
The teacher's loud voice and blazing eyes shook him to the core. He was dazed.
Before he could collect himself, the teacher shouted again, "I knew it! You don't remember. Come, quickly recite a poem from the English book. I know you can't recite that too. You are a distracted boy!"
Young Alva forgot whatever he already knew. Dejected, he sat down and stared at the floor.
The next day, his teacher gave him a sealed envelope and said, "Carry this home carefully and give it to your mother or father. Don't forget!"
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The Mighty Mouse
Ricky mouse emerged from his hole and set off for some work. Katie cat spotted him and dashed to catch him.
Halloween Costume Party
Nandu was the first one to reach Soham's house for the Halloween party.
A FAIR EX CHANGE
Mani heard Thatha arguing with his friend as he entered the hall.
Meet the Robotics Marvels
They may look like regular teenagers, but this team of 10 children share a dream of participating in the world's biggest robotics challenge for high schoolers.
THE HOUR OF GHOSTLY VISITS
Bua, our aunt, had come to stay B with us from the village for three days, and I was thrilled because her visits always meant a treasure trove of stories.
THE HOUSE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HILL
Twilight was setting in the sky.
SPOOKY NIGHT
It was late at night. Dodo deer was returning to the jungle from the city.
The Taste of Coffee
Ginny goat happily entered a field and was -enjoying the green grass when the owner of the field ran after her with a stick. Ginny ran speedily and hid inside a truck parked on the roadside. She had grazed a lot of grass, so she felt lazy and fell asleep.
Ravana Burst with Pomp and Show
The festival of Dussehra was approaching, so the teachers and students were busy preparing for the three-day fair organised every year on this special occasion in the school. This year the responsibility of staging Ramleela in the fair was given to the students of classes 3rd, 4th, and 5th. On the other hand, the children of classes 6th, 7th and 8th were given the responsibility of making Ravana effigies.
Here Comes Gandhi Baba
\"Bapu, where are you going so early in the morning?\" Gandhi Baba's revolutionary companions in Sky Park asked. He smiled.
