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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/CBCNew York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and SharingBest Book of the Year--School Library Journal
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0792273915
ISBN13:9780792273912
Release Date:February 1999
Publisher:National Geographic Society
Length:64 Pages
Weight:1.17 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 9.4" x 11.1"
Age Range:10 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 5 and higher
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A fascinating look at one of America's greatest inventors.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Packed full of outstanding historical photos and wonderfully written text this fascinating biography clearly illlustrates the life of one of the greatest inventors in America - a man who was always searching for ways to help his fellow men. A wonderful addition to any library.
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