Now in paperbackâNational Geographic Children's Books presents the award-winning photobiography of Alexander Graham Bell. This fascinating profile, named a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, uses direct quotes to give readers a vivid insight into the life of a prolific inventor, driven to succeed.
With a foreword by Gilbert M. Grosvenor, Bell's great-grandson, Always Inventing features over 70 period photographs and drawings from Bell's notebooks.
From his first invention at age 11âa tool to clean husks from wheat kernelsâto his patent of the hydrofoil 64 years later, Bell was always inventing. Bell was also one of the original founders of the National Geographic Society.
Awards include:
- Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young PeopleâNCSS/CBC
- New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
- Best Book of the YearâSchool Library Journal
Categories:
- Science & Math
- Technology
- History of Technology
- Technology
Publisher : National Geographic Kids
Author : Matthews, Tom L.
Language : English
Published :1999-02-01
Number Of Pages : 64
Binding : Hardcover
ISBN-10 : 0792273915
ISBN-13 : 9780792273912
Item weight : 1.16 lb
Dimensions : 0.5 in x 9.45 in x 11.1 in
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