Matthews, T: ALWAYS INVENTING

Name: Matthews, T: ALWAYS INVENTING
Brand: National Geographic Kids
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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

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Languages:: Published: English , Original: English
Number of Pages:: 64
Age Recommendation:: 10 – 14 years
Publisher:: National Geographic Kids
Publication Date:: 2015-03-10
ISBN / EAN:: 9781426322310
Weight:: 386 g
Dimensions:: 206/244/10 cm

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