The Story of Alexander Graham Bell: Inventor of the TelephoneBiographies of inspirational role models are a critical resource for children. In the Famous Lives series we emphasize accessibility and thoroughness. These highly readable volumes trace each subject's early years, the events that shaped their beliefs and adult lives, and how they conducted themselves after winning recognition. It is the complete story, especially the formation of strong beliefs and goals in each person's early years, that provides the guidance and example children need. Each book exceeds 100 pages, making them ideal references as well as inspirational works. |
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This is a very good book i did a book report on it and go a A. I tells you alot about him and his life
Contents
Alecks First Invention | 11 |
I Will Teach This Boy to Think | 19 |
Tragedy Strikes | 31 |
Copyright | |
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| Title | The Story of Alexander Graham Bell: Inventor of the Telephone Famous Lives |
| Author | Margaret Davidson |
| Illustrated by | Stephen Marchesi |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint, large print |
| Publisher | Gareth Stevens, 1997 |
| ISBN | 0836814835, 9780836814835 |
| Length | 106 pages |
| Subjects | › Technology & Engineering / General |
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