Always Inventing: A Photobiography of Alexander Graham Bell (Photobiographies)

Now in paperbackNational Geographic Childrens 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 Bells great-grandson Always Inventing features over 70 period photographs and drawings from Bells notebooks. From his first invention at age 11a tool to clean husks from wheat kernelsto 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 PeopleNCSS/CBC New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Best Book of the YearSchool Library Journal