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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2007 · Est. 11 min read-aloud
Listen Up!
By Monica Kulling, Richard Walz (Illustrator)
A daring inventor's talking machine faces its ultimate test at the World's Fair.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 64 ratings
48 pages· 1,341 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In 1876, amidst America's centennial celebrations, Alexander Graham Bell arrives at the Philadelphia World's Fair. With his groundbreaking invention, the telephone, he faces a daunting challenge: will anyone notice his creation among the dazzling displays? As the fair buzzes with innovation, Bell's determination is tested. Will his device work when it matters most, and can it capture the imagination of a skeptical audience? Dive into a tale of resilience and discovery, where the spirit of invention takes center stage.
From the publisher
IT’S 1876 AND THE whole country is celebrating the 100th birthday of the United States. The biggest party is in Philadelphia at the World’s Fair, where the latest and greatest inventions are on display for all to see. Alexander Graham Bell is headed to the fair to demonstrate his invention - a talking machine he calls the telephone. But will anyone come to see him at the world’s most important science fair? And more importantly, will his machine work? This Step 3 reader celebrates the resilient, quirky spirit of inventors.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 1,341
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 530L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.7
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 117215
Publication
- Published
- August 28, 2007
- First published
- August 1, 2007
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780375831157
- LCCN
- 2006021524
- OCLC
- 70232323
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