Always Inventing: A Photobiography of Alexander Graham Bell
| AUTHOR | Matthews, Tom L.; Matthews, Tom |
| PUBLISHER | National Geographic Kids (03/10/2015) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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/CBC
- New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
- Best Book of the Year--School Library Journal
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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781426322174
ISBN-10:
1426322178
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
64
Carton Quantity:
52
Product Dimensions:
7.80 x 0.30 x 9.20 inches
Weight:
0.45 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
CN
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology
Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical
Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Inventions
Grade Level:
5th Grade
- 9th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
7.1
Point Value:
1
Interest Level:
Middle Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
B
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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/CBC
- New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
- Best Book of the Year--School Library Journal
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