The Little Light Shines Bright: a True Story About the World's Longest Burning Lightbulb

The Little Light Shines Bright celebrates the world¿s longest burning lightbulb at a fire station in Livermore, California. The hand-blown lightbulb has been burning since 1901 and is declared the oldest known working lightbulb by the Guinness Book of World Records. The little light¿s journey started more than 100 years ago before the start of airplanes, automobiles and radio. Tourists from around the world have visited the little light ¿ a light that has provided comfort to firefighters all of these years and shows no signs of turning off! Through the eyes of a little boy we learn about the little light that shines bright . Included is a timeline showing all of the history making events and inventions that have happened throughout the little lights lifetime. Included in the book are real photos of the light and fire trucks at Fire Station 6 ! You can see the light through its live "bulbcam" at www.centennialbulb.org .