Always Inventing: A Photobiography of Alexander Graham Bell Contributor(s): Matthews, Tom L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1426322178 ISBN-13: 9781426322174 Publisher: National Geographic Kids
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: March 2015 Click for more in this series: National Geographic Photobiographies (Hardcover) |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Inventions |
Dewey: B |
Age Level: 10-14 |
Grade Level: 5-9 |
Lexile Measure: 1030(Not Available) |
Series: National Geographic Photobiographies (Hardcover) |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.8" W x 9.2" L (0.45 lbs) 64 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1949 - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 29523 Reading Level: 7.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Now in paperback--National 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 11--a tool to clean husks from wheat kernels--to 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 People--NCSS/CBCNew York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and SharingBest Book of the Year--School Library Journal |
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