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Always Inventing: A Photobiography of Alexander Graham Bell

"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

  • Format
  • paperback
  • Pages
  • 64
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9780792259329
  • Genres
  • biography, history, science, school
  • Release date
  • 2006