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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013 · Est. 1 hour read
Who Was Alexander Graham Bell?
By Bonnie Bader, Who HQ, David Groff (Illustrator)
Part of the Who Was . . . ? series
Discover the surprising origins of the telephone and its inventor's unique life choices.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 643 ratings
112 pages· 7,780 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Explore the intriguing life of Alexander Graham Bell, whose groundbreaking invention, the telephone, was inspired by his work with the deaf, including his own family. Despite revolutionizing communication, Bell later shunned the very device he created. Uncover the paradoxes and passions of a man who changed the world, yet resisted his own legacy. What drove Bell to such contradictions, and how did his personal experiences shape modern technology? Dive into a story of innovation, family, and the unexpected twists in the life of a visionary.
From the publisher
Did you know that Bell’s amazing invention–the telephone–stemmed from his work on teaching the deaf? Both his mother and wife were deaf. Or, did you know that in later years he refused to have a telephone in his study? Bell’s story will fascinate young readers interested in the early history of modern technology!
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- Words
- 7,780
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 720L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.9
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 162449
Publication
- Published
- October 31, 2013
- First published
- October 3, 2013
- Publisher
- Penguin Workshop
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780448464602
- LCCN
- 2013024903
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