Publisher Description

A world without telephones Impossible for most young readers to imagine. Let them know they can thank inventor Alexander Graham Bell for every ringtone Filled with facts and photos Bell's story highlights the scientific process he followed failures and all from identifying a problem to getting his communication technology into the hands of users.
These stories of hard working inventors are filled with engaging text and colorful images all reviewed by Smithsonian experts.

Author Biography

Sally Lee is the author of numerous nonfiction books for readers from kindergarten through high school. Her interest in children's literature began at the University of Missouri where she received her degree in education. Her years of teaching gave her desire to help children learn. When she left the classroom to raise her own son and daughter, writing nonfiction became a way to continue educating children. Her favorite part of writing nonfiction is doing research. It reminds her of a treasure hunt, especially when it uncovers off-beat facts that nobody else knows. It also satisfies her own curiosity about the world. Sally and her husband live in Dallas, Texas, with their children and grandchildren nearby.

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Highlights the scientific process; Includes inventions kids can relate to; Meets Next Generation Science Standards; Includes full-color photographs, sidebars, and facts

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Discussion Questions, Fact box(es), Full color, Glossary, Index, Infographic(s), More Resources/Suggestions for Further Reading, Photograph(s), Sidebar(s), Table of Contents

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