Alexander Graham Bell (Groundbreakers) [Library Binding]

Struan Reid (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Groundbreakers

A biography of Alexander Graham Bell. As well as providing his life story and analysis of his work, the text places his achievements in context by looking at the technological and historical context of the time. The book includes quotes and writings from newspapers and journals of the time; a look at the ongoing impact of his work; and information about his rivals and the men and women who affected his life and work.

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From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6-Both titles provide brief, interesting texts and many black-and-white and full-color photographs, reproductions, and diagrams. Following the inventors of the telephone and the television from childhood to death, the author reveals aspects of each man's personality in discussing his triumphs, challenges, and setbacks. The basic science behind each invention is also described. Bell's lifelong involvement and work with the deaf as well as his many innovations beyond the telephone are focal points as well. Tom L. Matthews's Always Inventing: A Photobiography of Alexander Graham Bell (National Geographic, 1999) is a first-rate selection. Baird's constant struggle with poor health and continual setbacks and competition comprises much of his story. The book primarily focuses on television development in Britain and fails to mention American inventor Philo Farnsworth. These series titles are solid additions for libraries needing short biographies about these creative pioneers.
Jean Gaffney, Dayton and Montgomery County Public Library, Miamisburg, OH
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Reid Struan is a Heinemann Raintree author. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Heinemann (August 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575723662
• ISBN-13: 978-1575723662
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,313,220 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Alexander Graham Bell, November 3, 2003

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This review is from: Alexander Graham Bell (Groundbreakers) (Library Binding)

I love this book because it provides a depth information about Bell and his works. The most interesting fact that I like in this book is how he invented the telephone by accident. I never questioned or wondered who invented telephones before until I have to do a project for my TED 451 at Cal Poly. By reading this book, I have learned who Bell is and his great inventions. I strongly recommended this book to anyone.