I have invented robots which improve the work of cars. My love of making things began 1  I was a kid. I really became excited about inventing after I learned about Thomas Edison.
    One day in fourth grade, our  2 gave us a project in class. We had to write to a company and learn about the products. I thought and thought. 3 I chose the Thomas A. Edison Company. Soon after, the company sent me a book about the life of Thomas Edison. How I enjoyed reading and re-reading about his  4  ! I like the recorded sound and the electric light most. The inventions were clearly printed on my brain.
    My dad noticed my interest in inventing and 5 me. He showed me how to turn my ideas into plans and then into new things. Once, I surprised my dad 6  a model plane I made. Later, we found a  7 model plane in a store. I learned that different inventors often invent similar things. It is not unusual for this to happen. I also learned that not all great ideas 8  . Failure is a common part of the inventing.
    As my father and I worked together, I began to realize that my dad was quite an inventor himself. He was always 9 a better way to do a simple job. His guiding hands, together with my 10 in inventing, led me to become an engineer and an inventor. Of course, I also thank Thomas Edison. He is my hero.