telephone

Describes the life and achievements of Alexander Graham Bell, who is credited with inventing the telephone in 1876 and was one of the founding members of the National Geographic Society. Includes a time line and resources.

"This title explores the world-changing invention of the telephone and how it revolutionized the way people communicate"--Amazon.

"Ernesto has waited his whole life to become . . . old enough to walk the six blocks to school without his parents. Every morning, his mom hands him a shiny new quarter and reminds him they're for emergencies. If Ernesto needs her, she's only a pay phone call away. But each day reveals a tempting new treat to enjoy with his friends: crisp packs of baseball cards, arcade games, hot tamales, and fresh juices! Ernesto has the coins jingling in his pocket, so how will he choose to spend them?"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of inventor Alexander Graham Bell that contains 21 hands-on activities.

Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to how cell phones work. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade.

Profiles the inventor from his early life in Scotland with his mother, who lost most of her hearing to an infection, to his later life as a teacher in Boston, and describes his work with Thomas Watson to invent the telephone.

"Each book in the My Science Fun series includes a simple experiment for the earliest readers. This book features step by step instructions on making a paper cup telephone while encouraging further exploration on sound. Simple sentence structure and word usage help children develop word recognition and reading skills"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the history of the phone, from the switchboard to the smartphone.

"Ryan is helping Tenley clean the basement of her parents' antique shop when a mysterious phone rings. There's a strange man on the other end. To figure out what he wants, the friends go on a journey unlike any they have taken before"--Back cover frame.